Start a Utah LLC
How to start an LLC in Utah →
Name, registered agent, Certificate of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Utah LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Utah LLC name check →
Check a name against Utah naming rules before you file.
Utah operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Utah LLC
Utah Annual Renewal →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Utah registered agent →
Every Utah LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Utah deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Utah LLC at a glance
Formed with
Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Formation document
Certificate of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Renewal, every year
Online filing
Yes
Utah LLCs file an Annual Renewal every year. It is due during the anniversary month of the date the Certificate of Organization became effective, each year starting one year after formation.
Must include "limited liability company", "limited company", "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C." or "LC" ("Limited" may be "Ltd." and "Company" may be "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Utah register.
- The Division mails a renewal notice about 60 days before the anniversary date.
- Forming online through OneStop Business Registration also registers the business with the Utah State Tax Commission and Department of Workforce Services.
Forming a Utah LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Utah LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Utah?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Utah, and file a Certificate of Organization with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Utah LLC cost?
Utah charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Utah LLC file an annual report?
Utah LLCs file an Annual Renewal every year. It is due during the anniversary month of the date the Certificate of Organization became effective, each year starting one year after formation.
Is an operating agreement required in Utah?
No, but every Utah LLC should have one.
