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Utah state guide - 6 lessons

How to start an LLC in Utah

Utah keeps LLC formation and upkeep genuinely cheap: the state fee to file the Certificate of Organization is modest, and the annual renewal that follows is one of the lowest in the country. The catch is timing. Utah runs a short clock on that renewal, and an LLC that misses it can lapse into expired status faster than in most other states. This guide walks through naming, the registered agent, the filing itself, tax registration and the annual renewal cycle in the order you will actually need them.

Utah LLC facts at a glance

Utah LLC facts at a glance
Official filing agencyUtah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Formation documentCertificate of Organization
State filing fee$59
Filing methodsOnline through OneStop Business Registration, Mail or in person to the Division of Corporations in Salt Lake City
Typical processing (recent)2-3 business days
Typical expedited processing24 hours for an extra $75
Registered agentMust be a Utah resident, or a business entity authorized to do business in Utah, with a physical Utah street address that can accept service of process during business hours. A commercial registered agent listed with the Division also qualifies.
Annual Report$18, due Anniversary month
Late penalty$10 + expiration after 60 days
State-level business taxNo franchise tax. 4.55% flat corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
Publication requirementNone
Name reservationYou can reserve an available name with the Division before filing; check current reservation fees and the reservation period on the fee schedule.
Expedited processingA rush service is available for an additional fee that shortens review to about one to two business days instead of the standard queue.
Operating agreementNot filed with the state, but the Division's own guidance recommends adopting one to set out management and ownership rather than relying on default statutory rules.

Processing times reflect recent official guidance and change often. Check the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code current processing calendar before you rely on a date.

File it yourself

Utah accepts filings directly from business owners. You do not need us, or any other company, to form your LLC. Here is the official portal.

the Utah OneStop Business Registration system

The Utah lessons

  1. 1Name your Utah LLCRequired wording, the distinguishable name standard, and how to reserve a name before filing.
  2. 2Appoint your Utah registered agentWho qualifies, the physical address requirement, and why keeping this current matters for renewal.
  3. 3File the Certificate of OrganizationWhat the filing asks for, the state fee, and expedited processing.
  4. 4Get an EIN and register with the Tax CommissionThe free IRS EIN, when to register with the State Tax Commission, and what that registration covers.
  5. 5Utah LLC taxes, licenses and permitsHow pass-through income is taxed, the flat rate, sales tax, and local business licensing.
  6. 6File your Utah annual renewal and stay compliantThe low renewal fee, the anniversary-month deadline, and the short window before expiration.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team, Corporate formation specialists and registered agents