Utah Business Licensing Information

Important Points:

• A state business license is required for some businesses in Utah. However all business must obtain a city or county business license of which they operate in.
  • Check with the Utah Department of Commerce for requirements on special state licenses.

How to Get a Business License in Utah:

• If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
• Register your business entity online using the OneStop Online Business Registration.
• Contact your local government for information on obtaining local business licenses.

Utah State Sales Tax:

• Utah has a state sales tax of 4.65%
  • Sales tax on food and food ingredients is 2.75%.
  • Utah cities and counties also levy additional local sales taxes.

Useful Links:

• Starting a Business
• Business Online Services
• Business Name Availability
• OneStop Business Registration
• Salt Lake City Business Licensing
• Utah State Tax Commission
• SBA Utah
• Utah Small Business Development Center
• SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business