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) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | The Planning and Zoning Department determines the business classification and sets fees. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Renewal fee is set by the Planning and Zoning Department during intial licensing process. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Davis County Business License
| Agency: | Utah County Business (UT) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | After submitting an application, the County Commission will set a fee based on business type and size. |
| Notarize: | Required |
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. |
Millcreek Business License
| Agency: | Millcreek Department of Economic Development - Business Licensing Section (UT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | Prepare the documents listed on this page and then file an application online. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $145 base fee + additional license fee depending on business services. See the Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $145 base fee + additional license fee depending on business services. See the Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Notes: | To renew online, search for your entity using the lookup tool and select your entity. |
Murray City Corporation Commercial Business License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 base license fee + $6.00 per employee + $10 for each vehicle used in conjuction with the business + business type fees |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 base license fee + $6 per employee + $10 for each vhecile used by business + business type fee |
| Due: | Renewal notices are mailed out on the first business day of the month in which the business license expires and are due in the licensing office before the last business day of the month. The City does not accept post-marks as timely receipt of payment and cannot be responsible for payments delayed by the postal service. |
| Penalties: | $50 penalty if paid up to 30 days delinquent Accounts that are more than 60 days delinquent may be required to reapply for their business license. The fees will be as noted on the application plus 100% penalty. Please be aware that operating a business without a current license is a Class B Misdemeanor and may be subject to citation. |
North Salt Lake General Business License
| Agency: | North Salt Lake Business Licensing (UT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
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 |
Orem Commercial Business License
| Agency: | City of Orem Business Licensing Department (UT) |
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. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $85 base fee + Disproportionate Regulatory Service fee |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Provo City Business License
| Agency: | Provo City Administrative Services Department (UT) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $125 to $800 depending on number of employees. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $125 to $800 depending on number of employees. |
| Due: | Annually by the anniversary of registration. |
Salt Lake City Business License
| Agency: | Salt Lake City Finance (UT) |
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. |
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. |
Salt Lake County Business License
| Agency: | Salt Lake County Planning and Development Services (UT) |
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. |
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. |
Smithfield Business License
| Agency: | Smithfield City Administration Deparmtnet (UT) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail. |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. |
| Turnaround: | 7 business days. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Fees determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
| Penalties: | A late penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be added to the annual fee required of any person who has not renewed his license by December 31. Licenses not renewed by March 31, will be charged a second late penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00). |
St. George Business License
| Agency: | St. George Planning, Zoning, and Development Department (UT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
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 |
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. |
Utah County Business License
| Agency: | Utah County Community Development (UT) |
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. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal information is sent in June annually. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Washington County Business License
| Agency: | Washington County Clerk/Auditor's Office (UT) |
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. |
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. |
Weber County Unincorporated Business License
| Agency: | Weber County Planning (UT) |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 + Business License fee which is based on your business type. |
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. |
West Jordan Commercial Business License
| Agency: | City of West Jordan Community Business Finance Department (UT) |
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) |
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. |
West Valley City Commercial Business License
| Agency: | West Valley City Finance Department (UT) |
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) |
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. |
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