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aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"\/business\/\">Business<\/a> \u203a <span aria-current=\"page\">Business Information<\/span><\/nav>\n<p class=\"bi-intro\"><strong>Business licensing and taxes in the City of Paris.<\/strong> Licensing and tax requirements for businesses operating in the City.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bi-disc\" role=\"note\"><p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> This page is a summary. Requirements can vary by business. The City of Paris Code of Ordinances and the official forms control. Questions? Call the Tax &amp; Licensing Office at <a href=\"tel:+18599873653\">(859) 987-3653<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"bi-jump\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><li><a href=\"#bi-start\">Start a business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bi-who\">Who needs what<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bi-license\">License &amp; taxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#applications-permits\">Applications &amp; permits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tax-forms\">Tax forms &amp; calendar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bi-submit\">How to submit &amp; pay<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bi-faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bi-contact\">Contact<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"bi-start\">Start a Business Checklist<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"bi-steps\">\n<li><strong>Confirm zoning<\/strong>Make sure your business is allowed at your location. <a href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/\">Permits &amp; Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Register your business<\/strong>Most businesses should incorporate with the state first. <a href=\"https:\/\/onestop.ky.gov\/start\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kentucky One Stop Business Portal<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Get a federal EIN<\/strong>You'll list it on your City license application. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply with the IRS<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Get your City occupational license<\/strong>$75 a year. Required before you start doing business. <a href=\"#bi-license\">License details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Set up payroll and net profit filing<\/strong>Employers withhold 1.5% payroll tax. Businesses file a 1.5% net profit return. <a href=\"#tax-forms\">Tax forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply for permits and connect utilities<\/strong>Alcohol, vendors, events, and more. All new businesses should also fill out a sewer pretreatment application. Then start service. <a href=\"#applications-permits\">Permits<\/a> <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pretreatment_Permit_Instructions_and_Application_2.3.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pretreatment application (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"\/combined-utilities\/#cu-manage\">Utilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-top:.7rem;font-size:.93rem\">If your building needs a certificate of occupancy, include a copy with your license application.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"bi-who\">Who Needs What<\/h2>\n<table class=\"bi-who\"><caption class=\"sr-only\">Requirements by type of business<\/caption>\n<thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">If you are\u2026<\/th><th scope=\"col\">You need\u2026<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Any business, resident or nonresident<\/th><td>An annual $75 occupational license before you start. This includes landlords, real estate agents, food trucks, beauticians, independent contractors, and nonprofits.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">An employer<\/th><td>Withhold 1.5% payroll tax from wages for work done in the City. File quarterly returns and an annual reconciliation.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">A business that earns a profit<\/th><td>A net profit return at 1.5%, due April 15. The minimum is $75 or the tax owed, whichever is greater.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">A general contractor<\/th><td>Give the City Clerk a list of your subcontractors, with their mailing addresses and type of work.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">A food truck<\/th><td>An occupational license plus a copy of your Bourbon County Health Department permit.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">A temporary vendor<\/th><td>An Itinerant Merchant 3-Day Vendor Permit. Temporary food vendors also need a Health Department permit.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Paid on a 1099, or no City tax withheld from your pay<\/th><td>File an Individual License Tax Return (Form OLF-6).<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">A peddler or solicitor<\/th><td>A Peddler and Solicitor Permit.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Selling alcohol<\/th><td>A City ABC license. See the ABC License Application Packet.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n<h2 id=\"bi-license\">Occupational License &amp; Taxes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bi-cards\">\n<article class=\"bi-tax\"><h3 style=\"margin:0\">Occupational License<\/h3><p class=\"bi-rate\">$75 a year<\/p><dl>\n<div><dt>Who<\/dt><dd>Every person or business doing business in the City, before starting.<\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>When<\/dt><dd>Paid with your application, then due annually in January.<\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>Form<\/dt><dd><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Business_Application_Annual_License_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business License Application (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>Good to know<\/dt><dd>The fee can be credited on line 11 of your net profit return.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl>\n<p class=\"bi-ord\">Code of Ordinances \u00a7 60.001 and \u00a7 60.002<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"bi-tax\"><h3 style=\"margin:0\">Payroll Tax<\/h3><p class=\"bi-rate\">1.5% of wages<\/p><dl>\n<div><dt>Who<\/dt><dd>Every employer, for work performed in the City.<\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>When<\/dt><dd>Quarterly returns due April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31. Annual reconciliation also due January 31, filed with the 4th-quarter return.<\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>Forms<\/dt><dd>Quarterly Return (OLF-2) and Reconciliation (OLF-2A). <a href=\"#tax-forms\">See tax forms<\/a><\/dd><\/div><\/dl>\n<p class=\"bi-ord\">Code of Ordinances \u00a7 60.005<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"bi-tax\"><h3 style=\"margin:0\">Net Profit License Fee<\/h3><p class=\"bi-rate\">1.5% of net profit<\/p><dl>\n<div><dt>Who<\/dt><dd>Businesses with profit from work in the City. Include your federal return and supporting documents.<\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>When<\/dt><dd>April 15, or within 105 days after your fiscal year ends. Minimum $75 or the tax owed, whichever is greater.<\/dd><\/div>\n<div><dt>Form<\/dt><dd>Net Profit Form. <a href=\"#tax-forms\">See tax forms<\/a><\/dd><\/div><\/dl>\n<p class=\"bi-ord\">Code of Ordinances \u00a7 60.006<\/p><\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"applications-permits\">Applications &amp; Special Permits<\/h2>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-gen\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-gen\">General business licensing<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 201 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-fill\">Fillable PDF<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-ver\">Current form \u00b7 2025 version<\/span><\/div><h4>Business License Application \u2014 Annual License<\/h4><p>Your City occupational license application.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Fee: $75, paid with the application<\/li><li>Pay by cash or check<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Business_Application_Annual_License_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-con\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-con\">Contractors<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><div class=\"bi-info\"><h4>Contractor requirements<\/h4><p>General contractors must give the City Clerk a list of subcontractor names, mailing addresses, and types of contract work.<\/p><p>Building permits and street cut permits are on <a href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/\">Permits &amp; Maps<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-alc\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-alc\">Alcohol &amp; regulated businesses<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 258 KB<\/span><\/div><h4>Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License Application Packet<\/h4><p>City ABC license applications. Rules are in City Ordinance Chapter 62.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Submit to the City Clerk by mail or email<\/li><li>Special temporary licenses: received at least 3 days before the event<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ParisKY_ABC_Packet_102025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 320 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-fill\">Fillable PDF<\/span><\/div><h4>Medical Cannabis Special License Application<\/h4><p>Special license application for medical cannabis businesses.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Fee: $500, non-refundable<\/li><li>Submit at least 10 business days before you need the license<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cannabis_Special_License_Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-ven\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-ven\">Vendors &amp; solicitors<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 522 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-fill\">Fillable PDF<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-ver\">Current form \u00b7 2025 version<\/span><\/div><h4>Itinerant Merchant 3-Day Vendor Permit Application<\/h4><p>For temporary vendors.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Fee: $75<\/li><li>Must be received 10 business days before your start date<\/li><li>Pay by cash or check<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ItinerantMerchant3DayVendorPermitApplication2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 297 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-fill\">Fillable PDF<\/span><\/div><h4>Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application<\/h4><p>For peddlers and solicitors.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Investigation fee: $25, separate from license fees<\/li><li>Must be received 10 business days before your start date<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Peddler-and-Solicitor-Permit-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-evt\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-evt\">Special events<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 726 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-fill\">Fillable PDF<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-ver\">Current form \u00b7 effective January 1, 2025<\/span><\/div><h4>Special Event Guidelines and Permit Application<\/h4><p>Guidelines and the permit application for special events.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li><strong>Apply at least 60 days before your event<\/strong><\/li><li>Return the completed application to the City Clerk<\/li><li>The Board of Commissioners approves requests; payment follows approval<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SpecialEventGuidelinesandApplication1025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 76 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-ver\">Current form \u00b7 effective January 1, 2025<\/span><\/div><h4>Special Event Step-by-Step Process<\/h4><p>A one-page overview of the six steps, from application to event wrap-up.<\/p><p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> apply at least 60 days before your event. This sheet still lists 30 days and is being updated.<\/p><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SpecialEventPermitStepbyStepProcess.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-fw\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-fw\">Fireworks &amp; temporary sales<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 678 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-fill\">Fillable PDF<\/span><\/div><h4>Fireworks Sales and Display Permit Application<\/h4><p>For fireworks retail sales and displays.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Submit at least 10 days before retail sales begin<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Firework-Sales-and-Display-Permit-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"bi-cat\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-c-gc\"><h3 id=\"bi-c-gc\">Golf carts<\/h3><div class=\"bi-fgrid\"><article class=\"bi-form\"><div class=\"bi-tags\"><span class=\"bi-tag bi-pdf\">PDF \u00b7 333 KB<\/span><span class=\"bi-tag bi-ver\">Current form \u00b7 July 1, 2025 version<\/span><\/div><h4>Golf Cart Permit Application<\/h4><p>City golf cart permit application.<\/p><ul class=\"bi-facts\"><li>Fee: $10, due when you apply<\/li><li>Pay by cash, check, or money order<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"bi-btn\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Golf-Cart-Permit-Application-7.1.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n<h2 id=\"tax-forms\">Tax Forms &amp; Filing Calendar<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"bi-cal\">\n<li><span class=\"bi-when\">January<\/span><div><p>Occupational license renewal ($75).<\/p><p class=\"bi-links\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Business_Application_Annual_License_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business License Application (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bi-when\">Each quarter<\/span><div><p>Employer's quarterly return of payroll tax withheld (Form OLF-2). Due April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31.<\/p><p class=\"bi-links\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Quarterly-Payroll-Remittance-Forms-searchable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quarterly Payroll Tax Remittance Form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/transienttaxreturn10.22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transient Room Tax Quarterly Return (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bi-when\">January 31<\/span><div><p>Annual reconciliation of payroll tax withheld (Form OLF-2A), filed with the 4th-quarter return.<\/p><p class=\"bi-links\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Reconciliation-License-Fee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reconciliation of License Fee, Form OLF-2A (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bi-when\">April 15<\/span><div><p>Net profit return, or within 105 days after your fiscal year ends.<\/p><p class=\"bi-links\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Net-Profit-Fillable-Form-searchable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Net Profit Form (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bi-when\">Need more time?<\/span><div><p>Extensions of up to 6 months. Submit the request with payment of the estimated tax due. The extended return is due the 15th day of the 10th month.<\/p><p class=\"bi-links\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Blank-Net-Profit-Extension-Request.doc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Net Profit Extension Request (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bi-when\">Other forms<\/span><div><p>Individual License Tax Return, for anyone working in Paris who is paid on a 1099 or doesn't have City tax withheld from their check.<\/p><p class=\"bi-links\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Individual-Tax-Return.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individual License Tax Return, Form OLF-6 (PDF)<span class=\"sr-only\"> opens in a new tab<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:.9rem;margin-top:.6rem\">Looking for an Open Records Request form? It's on the <a href=\"\/open-records\/\">Open Records<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"bi-submit\">How to Submit &amp; Pay<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bi-pay\">\n<div><h3 style=\"margin-top:0\">Where to send it<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Most City forms:<\/strong> return to the City of Paris, 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361.<\/li><li><strong>ABC applications:<\/strong> mail to the City Clerk at the same address, or email <a href=\"mailto:ssettles@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov\">ssettles@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Special events:<\/strong> return to the City Clerk at least 60 days before the event.<\/li><li><strong>Building permits:<\/strong> apply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bourboncountyplanning.com\/permitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joint Planning Commission<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div><h3 style=\"margin-top:0\">How to pay<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Business license and vendor permits:<\/strong> cash or check, sent with the application.<\/li><li><strong>Golf cart permit:<\/strong> cash, check, or money order.<\/li><li><strong>Net profit returns:<\/strong> checks payable to the City of Paris.<\/li><li><strong>Special events:<\/strong> you'll be contacted for payment after approval.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"bi-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details><summary>Do I need a new license if I change my business name?<\/summary><div><p>For a true name change, or a new assumed name or DBA, notify the office of occupational licenses. You won't pay a new registration fee. A change in entity or ownership needs a new application and the $75 fee.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can the license fee count toward my net profit fee?<\/summary><div><p>Yes. The occupational license fee may be credited on line 11 of the City net profit license fee return.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>What if I file or pay late?<\/summary><div><p>For net profit returns, the penalty is a minimum of $25, or 5% per month, up to 25%. Interest is 1% per month. Part of a month counts as a full month.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>My business is outside City limits. Do I need a City license?<\/summary><div><p>Every individual and business engaged in business in the City, resident or nonresident, needs a license. Call the Tax &amp; Licensing Office at <a href=\"tel:+18599873653\">(859) 987-3653<\/a> if you're unsure.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<div class=\"bi-strip\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tourism-made-in-paris-window.webp\" alt=\"&quot;Made in Paris&quot; lettering and an Eiffel Tower painted on a shop window\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>A downtown Paris shop window. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framesonmaingallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Shiflet<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tourism-coffee-roasting.webp\" alt=\"Coffee beans being roasted at a downtown Paris coffee roaster\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Coffee roasting in downtown Paris. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framesonmaingallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Shiflet<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"bi-contact-cc\" id=\"bi-contact\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-contact-h\"><h2 id=\"bi-contact-h\">Tax &amp; Licensing Contact<\/h2><div class=\"bi-cc-grid\"><section class=\"pk-cc\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-cc1\"><h3 id=\"bi-cc1\" class=\"pk-cc-h\">Occupational licenses &amp; business taxes<\/h3><ul class=\"pk-cc-list\"><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6.2-7-11.5A7 7 0 0 1 19 9.5C19 14.8 12 21 12 21z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9.5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">Office<\/span>Tax &amp; Licensing Office, City Hall<br>525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361<\/div><\/li><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">Hours<\/span>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M4 21a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">Contact<\/span>Eric Howard<\/div><\/li><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 16.9v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-8.6-3.1 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 2.1 4.2 2 2 0 0 1 4.1 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.7c.1.9.4 1.8.7 2.7a2 2 0 0 1-.5 2.1L8 9.8a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.3-1.3a2 2 0 0 1 2.1-.4c.9.3 1.8.6 2.7.7a2 2 0 0 1 1.7 2z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">Phone<\/span><a href=\"tel:+18599873653\">(859) 987-3653<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m3 7 9 6 9-6\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">Email<\/span><a href=\"mailto:ehoward@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov\">ehoward@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/section><section class=\"pk-cc\" aria-labelledby=\"bi-cc2\"><h3 id=\"bi-cc2\" class=\"pk-cc-h\">Alcohol (ABC) licenses &amp; special events<\/h3><ul class=\"pk-cc-list\"><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m3 7 9 6 9-6\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">City Clerk<\/span><a href=\"mailto:ssettles@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov\">ssettles@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pk-cc-row\"><span class=\"pk-cc-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m3 7 9 6 9-6\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"pk-cc-tx\"><span class=\"pk-cc-lb\">ABC questions<\/span>ABC Administrator, <a href=\"mailto:mbelcher@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov\">mbelcher@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/section>\n<p class=\"bi-upd\">Page last updated: September 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u203a Business \u203a Business Information Business licensing and taxes in the City of Paris. 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