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Utah business license (2026)

General licenses are issued locally. The Utah Department of Commerce (startup.utah.gov) says: “To register for a local business license in Utah, visit the city or county website where your business is located.”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Utah at a glance

State rule
General licenses are issued locally
Next step
Contact your city or county for the license; the state does not issue a general one.
Forming an LLC
$59 with the Utah Secretary of State
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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Utah require a business license?

General licenses are issued locally. The Utah Department of Commerce (startup.utah.gov) says: “To register for a local business license in Utah, visit the city or county website where your business is located.”

Who do I contact in Utah?

Utah Department of Commerce (startup.utah.gov) (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Utah Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Utah LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Utah Secretary of State, which charges $59. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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