How to Start an LLC in Utah
Our Utah LLC formation package is $199 plus the state's $59 filing fee — we prepare and file the paperwork. Every Utah LLC also needs a registered agent on record; that's $99/year, invoiced as its own separate line.
Setting up a limited liability company in Utah comes down to a handful of state requirements, a one-time filing fee, and a few ongoing obligations. The state expects $59 for the filing, takes roughly roughly a week to process, and from there the maintenance rhythm begins. Next up: the entire sequence, all the numbers, and the part our service takes care of.
Start Your Utah LLC — $199
Hand the work to us for $199. We prepare the documents, file with Utah Division of Corporations, and the state takes about roughly a week to respond.
Utah LLCs: What They Are and Why People Use Them
LLCs give business owners a layer of protection: business debts and lawsuits generally stop at the business, not the owner. Utah small operators favor the LLC structure because it provides real liability protection without the paperwork demands of a corporation.
The Numbers for Utah LLC Formation
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Our LLC formation service | $199 one-time |
| State filing fee (Utah Division of Corporations) | $59 one-time |
| Registered agent (required for every Utah LLC) | $99/year |
| State annual report fee | $18/year |
The $199 is paid to us; the state fee is paid to Utah Division of Corporations; and designated agent plan runs $99 per year separately.
Important Utah-specific notes: Very affordable: $59 filing + $18/year renewal (effective July 1, 2025 fee schedule). $10 late renewal fee. Filed with Utah Division of Corporations.
How Utah LLC Formation Works
1. Settle on a Compliant LLC Name
Your Utah LLC name has to contain an LLC designator and has to be distinguishable from existing entities already registered in the state. Check availability with Utah Division of Corporations's online business entity database before you order business cards or buy a domain.
Names that imply your business is a bank, insurance company, trust company, or state agency get rejected unless you have separate authorization. Skip those words.
2. Designate a Registered Agent
The state-required agent for your LLC has to maintain a physical address in Utah and be reachable during normal weekday business hours, every business day. The agent details — name, address — sit on the public listing at Utah Division of Corporations. Anybody with internet access can find them.
Sign up for our $99/year agent product. Our address goes on the formation document — yours doesn't.
3. File the Formation Paperwork with Utah Division of Corporations
This is the actual formation step: file your Articles with Utah Division of Corporations with $59 for the filing fee. What goes on the form: the entity's legal name, the entity's principal location, agent identity and address, manager- or member-managed designation, and organizer names.
Utah Division of Corporations accepts filings online at Utah Division of Corporations's online portal — online is typically faster than paper.
Allow roughly a week for standard processing. Faster processing may shorten the timeline at additional cost.
4. Document the Operating Agreement
Although Utah doesn't mandate an operating agreement on record, having one in place is essential for routine business operations. Inside it: ownership percentages, profit-and-loss allocation, voting and management procedures, and exit rules for members. Without a written agreement, Utah's default LLC rules apply — and those rules are generic, not tailored to your situation.
5. Obtain the Federal EIN
The Employer Identification Number acts as the IRS's tracking number for the LLC. Banks ask for it before opening a business account, payroll providers require it, and federal tax filings include it. Visit IRS.gov and apply at no cost. You'll be done in roughly ten minutes; the EIN issues at the end.
Don't pay an outside service for the EIN — the IRS issues EINs at zero cost via a quick form.
6. Manage the Recurring Obligations
Forming the LLC is the easy part; keeping it in active compliant status requires ongoing attention to:
- Always keep an actively appointed agent with an Utah address on file continuously
- Turn in the yearly annual report each year before the deadline
- Operate with a clean split between corporate and personal cash flow (separate accounts and separate books)
- Handle federal and Utah tax deadlines without missing deadlines
Falling behind on these triggers administrative dissolution by Utah Division of Corporations — and an administratively dissolved LLC offers no liability protection.
Outsource it for $199. We prepare and file the Utah Articles on your behalf.
Registered Agents in Utah
Every Utah LLC needs a designated agent. There's no exception, no exemption, and no way to operate without one. The agent must:
- Preserve a brick-and-mortar address in Utah (post office boxes don't count on their own)
- Be at the address throughout the workday to accept official mail and lawsuits
- Deliver incoming state correspondence and legal paperwork rapidly so no compliance deadline is missed
Private LLC owners often self-appoint, then discover the public-record cost. The address becomes accessible to anyone with internet access.
Our agent product in Utah is $99 a year. Our office handles the public-record exposure so yours doesn't get any.
FAQs
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Utah?
$59 to Utah Division of Corporations covers the formation filing. That's among the cheaper state filing fees in the country. Above the formation cost, the annual report charges $18/year.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Utah?
From submission to approval, expect around roughly a week.
Does Utah require an annual report?
Yes, annually. The fee is $18/year.
Do I need a registered agent for my Utah LLC?
Yes. Every Utah LLC needs a designated agent at a Utah location. The requirement begins at formation and lasts as long as the LLC continues.
Can I form an LLC in Utah if I live in another state?
Yes. Utah still requires a registered agent; we fulfill that requirement at $99/year. There's no Utah residency requirement to launch an LLC here.
File Your Utah LLC Today
Anyone can file directly with Utah Division of Corporations using Utah Division of Corporations's online portal. The registered agent rule still applies — $59 goes to the state at filing.
We're available as your registered agent. For $99/year, includes our Utah address on the filing, same-day mail scans, and compliance notifications.
Just the agent, no formation? Our standalone agent product comes to $99/year by itself.
Other questions about Utah LLCs or how the agent service works? Visit the FAQ page or send a message via contact.
Ready to file your Utah LLC?
$199 covers formation and filing; the Utah registered agent runs $99/year, billed on its own.