Utah LLC Cost (2026)

See Utah LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

Utah LLC cost starts with the $59 Certificate of Organization filing, but the practical first-year budget depends on registered-agent service, tax accounts, local licenses, and whether annual renewal creates a recurring cost after formation.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with the Utah Division of Corporations, tax agencies, and qualified professionals.

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For a simple Utah LLC, the practical order is:

Search the name -> choose registered agent -> file Certificate of Organization -> get EIN if needed -> register for state tax or licenses if required -> calendar recurring filings

Utah LLC cost at a glance

The main formation cost

Utah lists a $59 filing fee for an LLC Certificate of Organization. That filing does not include registered-agent provider fees, EIN, tax registrations, local permits, professional licenses, or optional legal/accounting help.

What not to add to the state filing fee

Do not treat every possible business cost as part of the Utah LLC filing fee. The core formation charge is tied to the Certificate of Organization, currently summarized here as $59; Annual Renewal is a separate recurring item summarized as $18 every year. Business insurance, bookkeeping software, payment processing, website costs, registered-agent renewals, local licenses, and professional advice are operating costs. They may be important, but they are not the same as the state charge to create the LLC.

Recurring cost

Utah LLC annual renewals are tied to the entity anniversary. The renewal period generally opens before the anniversary date, so calendar the due date shown in the Division of Corporations record instead of waiting for the month to end. Treat this as a separate compliance item from the formation filing. A low first-year state filing fee can still become expensive if the LLC misses its recurring filing, tax, or license deadlines.

Registered agent cost

A Utah LLC must maintain a registered agent with a Utah street address. The agent receives legal and state notices. If an owner can legally serve and stay available at a qualifying street address, the provider fee may be $0. If privacy, mail handling, or out-of-state ownership matters, commercial registered-agent service becomes a recurring cost.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a Utah LLC?

The state formation filing is $59. Real first-year cost can be higher once registered-agent service, tax registration, licenses, and professional help are added.

Is EIN included in Utah LLC formation?

No. EIN is separate and free when obtained directly from the IRS.

Should I budget for licenses?

Yes if the business has regulated activity, a physical location, sales tax obligations, employees, or local licensing rules. For Utah, start with this licensing summary: Utah licensing is activity-specific. Use state registration tools, then confirm city, county, professional, and industry permits.

Official resources

• Utah business entity fees
• Utah business search
• Utah registered agent information
• Utah Tax Commission business taxes
• IRS EIN application