How much does it cost to start an LLC in Utah?

The Utah Division of Corporations charges a $59 Certificate of Organization filing fee. Your total first-year cost is approximately $77 once you add the $18 annual renewal fee due in your anniversary month. For example, if you form your LLC in March, your first $18 annual renewal will be due in March of the following year. Additional costs may include registered agent services, operating agreement preparation, and business licenses depending on your industry. Members pay Utah's flat 4.45% on pass-through profits. File at corporations.utah.gov to lock in the $59 fee and same-day queue entry.

How long does it take to form an LLC in Utah?

Utah publishes this figure, which many states don't: instant to 7 business days. In the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's own words: While most filings are processed immediately, please allow 5 to 7 business days for those requiring manual review, including filings submitted using “Submit a Paper Filing”, filings with attachments, those needing Utah State Tax Commission reviews, or name conflict evaluations. Expedited service is available on top of that: $75 for Expedited processing. Treat this as a genuine planning figure rather than a guarantee, and confirm it on the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's own site before committing to a date.

Do I need to publish my Utah LLC formation in a newspaper?

No, Utah doesn't require LLCs to publish formation notices in any newspaper or legal publication. Your Certificate of Organization, filed with the Utah Division of Corporations, are the only required public disclosure for forming a Utah LLC. This is a notable cost advantage compared to states with mandatory publication requirements. For example, New York requires publication in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks, at rates the newspapers set, and Nebraska requires a notice of a new LLC's organization to run for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper near the LLC's designated office, followed by proof of publication filed with the Secretary of State. Utah founders avoid these costs entirely and can complete formation for the $59 state filing fee plus optional add-ons. Exception: certain licensed professions in Utah, such as attorneys or accountants, may have separate disclosure obligations governed by their professional licensing boards, not the Division of Corporations. File at corporations.utah.gov to complete your formation quickly and affordably.

What is Utah's annual report requirement for LLCs?

Utah LLCs must file an annual report, called an annual renewal, during the anniversary month of their original formation, paid to the Utah Division of Corporations. The annual renewal fee is $18. For example, if your LLC was formed in July, your $18 annual renewal is due every July. The renewal updates basic information such as your registered agent and principal office address, and can be filed online at corporations.utah.gov. Exception: if you miss the renewal deadline, your LLC may be placed in delinquent status, accruing late fees and potentially risking administrative dissolution. Utah does allow reinstatement, but the process involves additional fees and paperwork. File your annual renewal on time each year by logging into the Utah Division of Corporations online portal to keep your LLC in good standing.

Can I be my own registered agent in Utah?

Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Utah if you've a Utah street address, P.O. boxes aren't permitted, and are reliably available at that address during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Your registered agent's name and address are listed publicly in your Certificate of Organization filed with the Utah Division of Corporations, making it searchable by anyone. For example, a sole proprietor converting to an LLC who operates from a home office in Salt Lake City can list that address as the registered agent address. However, this means your home address becomes part of the public record. Exception: if you prefer to keep your personal address private, or if you're out of state or frequently travel, hiring a professional registered agent service is a smarter choice. File your formation at corporations.utah.gov.

Does Utah tax LLC income?

Yes. Members pay Utah's flat 4.45% on pass-through profits. This flat rate applies to all taxable income regardless of the total amount, which differs from states with progressive brackets that increase as income rises. LLCs that have elected S-corp or C-corp status for federal tax purposes are subject to different Utah tax treatment. Consult a Utah-licensed CPA to optimize your LLC's specific tax structure and entity classification.

Start Your Utah LLC: Most Filings Are Processed Immediately

Utah says most filings are processed immediately; allow 5 to 7 business days for those needing manual review.

By Edmond Hui · Last updated: October 2026

Filing an LLC in Utah costs $59 upfront and has an annual report due anniversary month ($18). Processing time: Instant to 7 business days. See breakdown below.

Utah publishes its LLC filing turnaround: most filings immediately, 5 to 7 business days for those needing manual review

That's the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's own published figure. Paper filings, filings with attachments, filings needing Utah State Tax Commission review and name conflicts go to manual review. Expedited service is available: $75 for Expedited processing.

Source: MyStateLLC 50-state primary-source processing verification, re-verified October 2026

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Quick Facts

State filing fee	$59
Processing time	Instant to 7 business days
Annual report due	Anniversary month
Annual report fee	$18
State income tax	Members pay Utah's flat 4.45% on pass-through profits

Source: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (verified October 2026)

Step diagram for forming an LLC in Utah, showing the 7 required steps, $59 state filing fee, $18 annual report. — The 7 steps to form an LLC in Utah, with the state's own filing fee and annual report cost. Source: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, verified October 2026.

How to Form an LLC: Step-by-Step

1
Choose Your Utah LLC Name
Your LLC name must include 'LLC' or 'Limited Liability Company' and be distinguishable from existing business entities in Utah. Search availability using the Utah business entity search on the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code website. Reserve your name for 120 days for $22 if needed.
How to search Utah's business entity records →
Pro tip: Utah allows you to use 'Ltd. Liability Co.' as an alternative to 'LLC' in your business name.
2
Designate a Utah Registered Agent
Every Utah LLC must have a registered agent with a Utah street address to receive legal documents. You can serve as your own registered agent if you've a Utah address, or hire a professional service. The registered agent information must be included in your Certificate of Organization.
Utah registered agent rules, costs and options →
Pro tip: A professional registered agent service puts its address, not yours, on the registered agent line of the public filing, and accepts legal papers during business hours.
3
File Utah Certificate of Organization
Submit your Certificate of Organization online through the Utah Division of Corporations website at corporations.utah.gov. The filing fee is $59. The Division says most filings are processed immediately, and to allow 5 to 7 business days for filings that need manual review, such as paper filings. Include your LLC name, registered agent information, and principal office address.
What You File in Utah
In Utah, the formation document is the Certificate of Organization, filed with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The state filing fee is $59. Utah lets you fill in and file the Certificate of Organization online. The state's published processing time: Instant to 7 business days. The form itself requires the LLC's name, the registered agent's name, the principal office address, a mailing address and the organizer's name. Every line of the Certificate of Organization, field by field →
Processing Times
- Online: 3 to 5 business days after the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code receives and accepts your complete filing and payment
- Mail: 2 to 3 weeks. Mail filings typically take significantly longer due to manual processing
- Expedited: $75 for same-day
4
Create an Operating Agreement
This page has not confirmed whether Utah law requires an LLC to have an operating agreement. A written agreement signed by every member is worth having either way: it records who owns what share, who makes decisions and how profits are divided. This internal document should be signed by all members and kept with your business records.
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Pro tip: Even single-member LLCs benefit from operating agreements to maintain clear separation between personal and business affairs.
5
Obtain a Federal EIN
Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS online, by phone, or by mail. Most banks ask for this federal tax ID to open a business bank account, and the IRS requires one if the LLC hires employees, owes certain employment or excise taxes, or is taxed as a partnership or corporation. Multi-member LLCs must have an EIN.
How to get your LLC's EIN from the IRS, free →
6
Open a Business Bank Account
Separate your business and personal finances by opening a dedicated business bank account. Bring your Certificate of Organization, EIN letter, operating agreement, and personal identification. Utah has many local and national banks that offer business banking services.
Business bank accounts for Utah LLCs →
7
Obtain Required Business Licenses
Research federal, state, and local licensing requirements for your specific business type. Utah offers business licensing information through business.utah.gov. Common requirements include sales tax permits, professional licenses, and local business permits depending on your industry and location.
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This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. It reports what each Secretary of State publishes for forming an LLC, with the sources this page cites. It cannot tell you what your own filing needs: fees and forms change between our reviews, several occupations cannot use an ordinary LLC at all and must use a professional entity, and your city or county may require a registration of its own. Confirm the current fee and form with the filing office named on this page before you send anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

: The Utah Division of Corporations charges a $59 Certificate of Organization filing fee. Your total first-year cost is approximately $77 once you add the $18 annual renewal fee due in your anniversary month. For example, if you form your LLC in March, your first $18 annual renewal will be due in March of the following year. Additional costs may include registered agent services, operating agreement preparation, and business licenses depending on your industry. Members pay Utah's flat 4.45% on pass-through profits. File at corporations.utah.gov to lock in the $59 fee and same-day queue entry.
: Utah publishes this figure, which many states don't: instant to 7 business days. In the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's own words: While most filings are processed immediately, please allow 5 to 7 business days for those requiring manual review, including filings submitted using “Submit a Paper Filing”, filings with attachments, those needing Utah State Tax Commission reviews, or name conflict evaluations. Expedited service is available on top of that: $75 for Expedited processing. Treat this as a genuine planning figure rather than a guarantee, and confirm it on the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's own site before committing to a date.
: No, Utah doesn't require LLCs to publish formation notices in any newspaper or legal publication. Your Certificate of Organization, filed with the Utah Division of Corporations, are the only required public disclosure for forming a Utah LLC. This is a notable cost advantage compared to states with mandatory publication requirements. For example, New York requires publication in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks, at rates the newspapers set, and Nebraska requires a notice of a new LLC's organization to run for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper near the LLC's designated office, followed by proof of publication filed with the Secretary of State. Utah founders avoid these costs entirely and can complete formation for the $59 state filing fee plus optional add-ons. Exception: certain licensed professions in Utah, such as attorneys or accountants, may have separate disclosure obligations governed by their professional licensing boards, not the Division of Corporations. File at corporations.utah.gov to complete your formation quickly and affordably.
: Utah LLCs must file an annual report, called an annual renewal, during the anniversary month of their original formation, paid to the Utah Division of Corporations. The annual renewal fee is $18. For example, if your LLC was formed in July, your $18 annual renewal is due every July. The renewal updates basic information such as your registered agent and principal office address, and can be filed online at corporations.utah.gov. Exception: if you miss the renewal deadline, your LLC may be placed in delinquent status, accruing late fees and potentially risking administrative dissolution. Utah does allow reinstatement, but the process involves additional fees and paperwork. File your annual renewal on time each year by logging into the Utah Division of Corporations online portal to keep your LLC in good standing.
: Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Utah if you've a Utah street address, P.O. boxes aren't permitted, and are reliably available at that address during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Your registered agent's name and address are listed publicly in your Certificate of Organization filed with the Utah Division of Corporations, making it searchable by anyone. For example, a sole proprietor converting to an LLC who operates from a home office in Salt Lake City can list that address as the registered agent address. However, this means your home address becomes part of the public record. Exception: if you prefer to keep your personal address private, or if you're out of state or frequently travel, hiring a professional registered agent service is a smarter choice. File your formation at corporations.utah.gov.
: Yes. Members pay Utah's flat 4.45% on pass-through profits. This flat rate applies to all taxable income regardless of the total amount, which differs from states with progressive brackets that increase as income rises. LLCs that have elected S-corp or C-corp status for federal tax purposes are subject to different Utah tax treatment. Consult a Utah-licensed CPA to optimize your LLC's specific tax structure and entity classification.

Sources

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Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Utah sources, and each entry says what the document is. Some statutory text is read from an accurate mirror rather than from the state's own host, and those say so.

commerce.utah.gov/corporations/Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code: business entity filings
commerce.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/currentfees.pdfUtah LLC filing fees
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/sbillenr/SB0040.pdfUtah statute: Annual Report
le.utah.gov/xcode/Title48/Chapter3a/C48-3a-S212_1800010118000101.pdfUtah statute: Annual Report

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Edmond Hui · Founder, MyStateLLC

Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.

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Obtain a Federal EIN

Open a Business Bank Account

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Obtain Required Business Licenses

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