General Information & Requirements

Resources

• Building Codes Enforcement
  Regulates the Kentucky Building Code as it pertains to the construction of new buildings, and alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing buildings
• Business Expansion
  Think Kentucky has information to help existing and expanding businesses.
• Business Incentives
  The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) was established within the Cabinet for Economic Development to encourage economic development, business expansion, and job creation by providing financial support through an array of financial assistance and tax credit programs.
• Business Permits and Licensing Requirements
  An information source for Kentucky business license and permit requirements
• Corporation Search
  You can find information on corporation status, registered agent, initial directors, current officers, date of incorporation for the business, and much more on this page.
• Counties and County Seats
  Provided here is an alphabetical listing of Kentucky's counties with their respective county seats and their local Chambers of Commerce.
• Energy Conservation
  Energy saving ideas from the Kentucky Division of Energy
• Energy Efficiency in the Workplace
  Answer simple questions and receive an individually customized energy-use analysis and cost-cutting plan that will help you save money.
• Environmental Permits and Requirements (PDF File)
  Information on the Department for Environmental Protection's permit requirements and application procedures
• Film Industry Resources
  The Kentucky Film Office is responsible for marketing the state to the film, television, and advertising industries.
• Find Occupational Safety Information
  Kentucky OSH Division of Compliance's main objective is to ensure a safe and healthful workplace for the working men and women of the Commonwealth.
• Find Wage and Hour Information
  Current wage information in Kentucky.
• Fire Safety
• Building Codes Enforcement
  Regulates the Kentucky Building Code as it pertains to the construction of new buildings, and alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing buildings
• Fire Prevention
  The Division of Fire Prevention enforces various codes to ensure that all public structures are maintained in such a manner that all occupants and users will be protected from fire, explosion, or other similar hazard.
• Kentucky Business Finder
  Kentucky Business Finder is a free resource designed to promote sales for and between Kentucky businesses.