How to Invoice as a Insurance Agent / Broker in Kentucky

How to invoice as a insurance agent / broker in Kentucky: KY sales tax 6.00% (applies to services), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Ky. Rev. Stat. §360.010. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%
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1. Kentucky-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.00% state rate. Services billed to KY customers must include sales tax. Recently expanded to many services (2023 reforms). Uniform 6%, no local.
  • Late-fee cap: Kentucky statute Ky. Rev. Stat. §360.010 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract — courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Kentucky get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Insurance Agent / Broker line items + standard terms

Every insurance agent / broker invoice in Kentucky should itemize work clearly. Standard insurance agent / brokers use Net 30 terms with no deposit required.

  • Broker fee — billed by flat.
  • Policy commission — billed by pct.
  • Audit / risk consult — billed by flat.

3. Insurance Agent / Broker licensing in Kentucky

State insurance license required (Property/Casualty, Life/Health, etc.). Producer continuing-education and appointments by carrier.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Kentucky customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,850
State
KY
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%

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