Utah Business License
General Business License Requirements for Utah.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Utah.
Utah General Business Licenses
Utah Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Utah.
There is no state basic business license in Utah, however, all businesses are required to hold a city or county level license.
Local General Business Licenses
Cache County Business License
| Agency: | Cache County Clerk (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | The Planning and Zoning Department determines the business classification and sets fees. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Renewal fee is set by the Planning and Zoning Department during intial licensing process. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Davis County Business License
| Agency: | Utah County Business (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | After submitting an application, the County Commission will set a fee based on business type and size. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | After submitting a rewal application, the County Commission will set a fee based on business type and size. |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
North Salt Lake General Business License
| Agency: | North Salt Lake Business Licensing (UT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 4/29/20 |
Registration Renewal
North Salt Lake City Business License Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Due: | Due annually on December 31st |
| Penalties: | Late fees can be found here: https://www.nslcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/2362 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/29/20 |
Ogden City Business License
| Agency: | City of Ogden Business Licensing Division (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are dependent on business type and number of employees. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Fees are dependent on business type and number of employees. |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Orem Commercial Business License
| Agency: | City of Orem Business Licensing Department (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $210 base fee + $105 inspection fee + Disproportionate Regulatory Service fee that will vary depending on how many city services the business will use. These fees will be noted on the online application. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $85 base fee + Disproportionate Regulatory Service fee |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Provo City Business License
| Agency: | Provo City Administrative Services Department (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $125 to $800 depending on number of employees. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/4/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $125 to $800 depending on number of employees. |
| Due: | Annually by the anniversary of registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/4/19 |
Salt Lake City Business License
| Agency: | Salt Lake City Finance (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Home occupation business: $121; Non-home occupations: $153; + $22 per full or part-time employee if business has more than one employee + $175 for additional background checks. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee will be noted on the renewal form sent 2 months prior to due date. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Salt Lake County Business License
| Agency: | Salt Lake County Planning and Development Services (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | There is a $150 flat fee + $6 per employee. Additional fees are dependent upon the location within the county; home business exemption may be waived depending on jurisdiction. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | There is a $150 flat fee + $6 per employee. Additional fees are dependent upon the location within the county; home business exemption may be waived depending on jurisdiction. |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
St. George Business License
| Agency: | St. George Planning, Zoning, and Development Department (UT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 9/1/21 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $10 for each full-time employee and $5 for each part-time employee. The maximum fee is $350. |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 9/1/21 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $10 for each full-time employee and $5 for each part-time employee. The maximum fee is $350. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/1/21 |
Utah County Business License
| Agency: | Utah County Community Development (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | You must first complete and submit a Business License Zone Clearance. If approved, a Business License application with fee will be included with the clearance results. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/4/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal information is sent in June annually. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/4/19 |
Washington County Business License
| Agency: | Washington County Clerk/Auditor's Office (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350.00 maximum ($50.00 base fee + $10.00 for each full time employee + $5.00 for each part time employee + $10 processing fee + one-time $75 inspection fee depending on business location. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350.00 maximum ($50.00 base fee + $10.00 for each full time employee + $5.00 for each part time employee + $10 processing fee + one-time $75 inspection fee depending on business location. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Weber County Unincorporated Business License
| Agency: | Weber County Planning (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 + Business License fee which is based on your business type. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Renewals will have a Business License fee which is based on your business type. |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
West Jordan Commercial Business License
| Agency: | City of West Jordan Community Business Finance Department (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $155 base fee additional fees + $50 processing fee + $7 per employee + fire inspection fee per business size (size breakdown is listed on the application as well as additional fees required for specific business types) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Fees will be listed on the renewal form. |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Information regarding accessing the renewal form will be sent via mail 4-6 weeks before current license expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
West Valley City Commercial Business License
| Agency: | West Valley City Finance Department (UT) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $110 (except landlords with less than 3 rental units) + $50 one-time inspection fee + $10 per employee + .50 per vehicle parking sticker (additional fees listed on the application per business type) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $110 (except landlords with less than 3 rental units) + $10 per employee + .50 per vehicle parking sticker (additional fees listed on the application per business type) |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/15/19 |
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