State filing requirements for Kentucky.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
https://web.sos.ky.gov/bussearchnprofile/search.aspx |
Link: | https://web.sos.ky.gov/FastTrack/NewBusiness.aspx |
Fee: | $8 |
Processing: | 12 business days (estimate) |
Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
https://web.sos.ky.gov/bussearchnprofile/search.aspx |
Link: | https://web.sos.ky.gov/FastTrack |
Due: | Between January 1st and June 30th each year |
Fee: | $15.00 (add $10.00 for changes in registered agent or organization address) |
Charity registration
The URS 4.02 is a multi-state form and as such contains significantly more than is required by the state of Kentucky. You are only required to fill out the basic 3 page form which is labeled "URS v. 4.02" in the top right hand corner of the page. Have this form notarized and then mail to: Office of the Attorney General 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200 Frankfort, KY 40601 Attn: Charity Registration |
Rule: | Booster clubs may be able to obtain exemption from charity registration, provided they send a letter of request to the Kentucky Attorney General's office. |
Link: | |
Due: | n/a |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Link: |
Form URS 4.02 http://www.multistatefiling.org/urs_webv402.pdf |
Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Link: | |
Due: | Annually, same day as 990 (15th day of 5th month after fiscal year end); You must submit a copy of your 990 to the address above. |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
Sales tax exemption
Members of Parent Booster USA may be covered under a group exemption with Kentucky. |
Link: |
Form 51A125 - APPLICATION FOR PURCHASE EXEMPTION
SALES AND USE TAX https://revenue.ky.gov/Forms/51A125(8-17).pdf |
Due: | n/a |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
Social Security numbers of all officers needed. |
Rule: | Raffle receipts of less than $25,000.00 |
Link: | http://dcg.ky.gov/Misc%20Docs/Raffles%20-%20How%20to%20Guide.pdf |
Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
Fee: | $100.00 |

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