Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program
Funds companies establishing operations in Kentucky with tax credits and wage assessments tied to eligible projects.
The Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program, authorized under KRS 154.32, provides two parallel incentives — income-tax credits and wage assessments — to companies that establish or expand operations in Kentucky across eligible sectors. Administered by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA), KBI is available to new and existing businesses in agribusiness, manufacturing, non…
Delivers income-tax credits of up to 100% of corporate income tax liability and wage assessments of up to 4.5% of taxable wages to companies establishing or expanding eligible operations in Kentucky, claimable for up to 15 years.
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