Investors, Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Angel Investment Tax Credit

The Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit offers a credit of up to 40% of an investment in Kentucky small businesses. Prior to investment, both the investor and small business must submit applications for certification. Each investment must be certified in advance, as well. Click here for program details and qualifying criteria.

Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI)

KSBCI is designed to generate jobs and increase the availability of credit by reducing the risks participating lenders assume when making loans to small businesses.

KSBCI helps lenders finance creditworthy small businesses that would typically fall just outside of their normal lending guidelines. KSBCI supports up to 20% on Collateral Support projects. Click here for additional information.

Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC)

KSBTC is designed to encourage small business growth and job creation by providing a nonrefundable tax credit to eligible businesses hiring one or more eligible individuals and investing at least $5,000 in qualifying equipment or technology.

With certain exceptions, most for-profit businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees are considered eligible for this program. The KSBTC program has a limited allocation of available tax credits. Click here for additional information.