All Utah businesses must be licensed with the city or county where they are doing business. Each Utah city and county has its own licensing requirements, forms and procedures. If you're conducting business within a city's limits, check with your city government to determine licensing requirements.
Step 1: Decide on a Business Structure. Step 2: Pick a Business Name. Step 3: Register the Business. Step 4: Obtain Your Federal Employer Identification Number. Step 5: Open Company Bank and Credit Accounts. Step 6: Set-up An Accounting System. Step 7: Obtain Licenses and Permits. Step 8: Hire Employees (if applicable)
While license rules vary by city and county, some common local business licenses include: Operating licenses. Building permits. Zoning and land use permits. Health licenses and permits. Signage licenses.
Getting a license normally takes 5-10 business days, but can take up to 30 days, from the date the application is submitted until the approval process is completed.
Utah is considered one of the most business-friendly states in the West, due to several important factors. Those include its low taxes (4.55% corporate income tax), fast-growing economy, highly skilled workforce, state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, and support for startups and small businesses.
How to Apply? Method 1: Apply Online. Online is preferred as it is the fastest method to receive your EIN. Method 2: Apply by Fax. Taxpayers can also complete Form SS-4 and send it to the IRS fax number listed below for Utah businesses. Method 3: Apply by Mail. Method 4: Apply by telephone- International Applicants.
Filing a Complaint DOPL can be contacted by phone at (801) 530-6628. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) from a.m. to p.m., Mountain Standard Time. You can contact DOPL by e-mail at DOPL@utah.
Contact the Division at (801) 530-6601 during normal business hours.
To perform a Utah LLC lookup, visit the official website of the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Navigate to the LLC lookup section, enter the LLC name or business ID, and review the search results for status and registration details.
Out-of-State Corporation. If you incorporated in another state, but would like to do business in Utah, you'll need to register your business with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.