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   Corporate Name Endings
     * The corporate name must be distinguishable upon records of
       secretary of state from the name of existing business entities
       filed with secretary of state. The corporation may use one of
       these names if other corporation consents in writing or in certain
       other enumerated cases. The name must include "corporation,"
       "incorporated," "company," "limited," or an abbreviation thereof.
       The name shall not contain language stating or implying that the
       corporation is organized for purpose other than that what is
       permitted by the act or the articles.
       
   Articles of Incorporation Requirements
     * Director Information
          * Minimum Number - One or more.
          * Residence Requirements. - No provision.
          * Age Requirements - None.
          * Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Officer Information
          * The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Stock Information
          * An increase in the shares may cause an increase in the
            initial filing fee.
       
   Yearly Requirements
     * Annual Statements
          * File with Secretary of State by last day of June annually,
            setting forth by corporation's name, the state where
            incorporated, address of registered office of corporation,
            registered agent's name, and names and business addresses of
            directors and principal officers. Fee is $15.
     * Income Tax Rate
          * 4% of first $25,000 of taxable net income, 5% of next
            $25,000, 6% of next $50,000, and 7% on next $150,000 and
            8.25% over $250,000
       
   For more information on taxes, visit www.state.ky.us/agencies/revenue/revhome.htm