Form a Business in Utah
Filing fees, deadlines, registered agent rules, and tax structure for Utah, verified against the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code on Jun 11, 2026.
Utah at a glance
What makes Utah different
- Utah filing authority is Division of Corporations (NOT Secretary of State) Under Department of Commerce.
- Utah uses "Annual Renewal" terminology (not Annual Report).
- Annual Renewal fee: $18 among lowest US.
- Due ANNIVERSARY MONTH (not anniversary date). Renewal window opens 60 days before anniversary date.
- Late fee: $10 if filed past anniversary month last day.
- LLC formation $59 (was $54) confirm with current FY26 fee schedule.
- PERSONAL & CORP INCOME TAX FLAT at 4.55% in 2026 (Utah SB60 / SB85 tax reform). Some sources say 4.45% (newer rate cut). Personal and Corp at SAME rate: unusual.
- Sales Tax 6.10% state + local up to 2.95% = combined 6.10-9.05%
Utah tax structure
no state personal income tax, no corporate income tax, sales tax 6.10%.
For detailed tax planning, see the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and the Utah Department of Revenue. File.Business is not a tax preparer, consult a CPA for personalized advice.
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