Starting a Business in Utah: Licenses, Registrations & Checklist

Utah start-up checklist

Form your LLC or corporation with Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Official page
A trade name (DBA) is registered with the state.

Register for state taxes with Utah State Tax Commission. Official page
Business-level tax: Corporate franchise and income tax ($100 minimum).
Sales tax: get a Utah sales tax license from Utah State Tax Commission before you sell taxable goods. Official page
Remote sellers must register once sales into the state pass $100,000 a year.
Local sales taxes are collected through the state return.
If you have employees, withhold Utah income tax from wages and register for withholding. Official page

Register for unemployment insurance with Utah Department of Workforce Services. The 2026 taxable wage base is $50,700 per employee; experience-rated rates run from 0.2% to 7.2%. Official page
Workers' compensation through Utah Labor Commission and private insurers. Required when: 1 employee
Post the required labor notices at your workplace. Official page

File Annual Renewal (LLCs, corporations and nonprofits): every year around the formation anniversary; fee $18.
State tax returns and payments (sales, withholding, unemployment) follow the schedule your agency assigns when you register.

Business filings and annual reports: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Official page
Taxes: Utah State Tax Commission. Official page
Unemployment insurance and labor rules: Utah Department of Workforce Services. Official page
Workers' compensation: Utah Labor Commission.
Contractor licensing: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Real estate licensing: Utah Division of Real Estate.
Alcohol licensing: Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
Child care licensing: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Licensing.
Health facility licensing: Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

City or county business license (City or county business licensing office): Utah cities and counties require business licenses.
Cannabis: medical licensing only, regulated by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Center for Medical Cannabis.

Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Rules change; confirm each item with its agency.

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