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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
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. |
City of Midvale Business License
Agency: | City of Midvale Community Development Department (UT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | New application fee $68 + business type fee |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Renewal fee $19 + business type fee |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Davis County Business License
Agency: | Utah County Business (UT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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
Form: | |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Ogden City Business License
Agency: | City of Ogden Business Licensing Division (UT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees are dependent on business type and number of employees. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees are dependent on business type and number of employees. |
Due: | Annually |
Orem Commercial Business License
Agency: | City of Orem Business Licensing Department (UT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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. |
Sandy City Commercial Business License
Agency: | City of Sandy Business Department (UT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $140 + $40 inspection fee + Disproportionate Regulatory Service fee. |
Registration Renewal
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Smithfield Business License
Agency: | Smithfield City Administration Deparmtnet (UT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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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