Utah
LLC, Business License, Incorporation
With the 34th largest population in the United States, Utah services both large and small businesses. Utah's major industries include mining, cattle ranching, and salt production. Regardless of your industry, we can help you take advantage of Utah's business services.
Forming a corporation in Utah
Each state has its own set of rules for businesses seeking to form a corporation there. If you've decided to incorporate in Utah, incorporate.com will take care of all the details. We'll research the availability of your company name and help you prepare and file your Articles of Incorporation with the Utah Department of Commerce. We can also assist with many of your follow-up needs such as amendment filings, written consents, and annual report preparation and filing.
Here are some helpful facts about Utah's incorporation requirements:
Corporate Name Requirements
Utah requires corporations to have names that can't be confused with any domestic, foreign, profit or not-for-profit corporate, limited liability and limited partnership names as well as reserved or registered corporate, limited liability company, general or limited partnership names, forced fictitious names, assumed names or service marks. When you incorporate with incorporate.com's help, we'll research your company name to make sure it meets Utah's standards.
Permitted designations: Utah corporate names may be followed by several approved designations, including:
- Co.
- Company
- Corp.
- Corporation
- Inc.
- Incorporated
Restricted designations: The use of certain words and phrases in corporate names is considered "restricted" in Utah, meaning they require special approval by the state. These include:
- Bank
- Banker
- Bankers
- Banking
- Banks
- Citius Altius Fortius
- College
- Institution
- Olympiad
- Olympic
- School
- University
- Deposit
- Trust
- Trust Company
Filing Requirements
Remember, when you work with incorporate.com, we'll take care of your incorporation filing for you. This information is presented only for your reference.
Required documents: The state of Utah requires businesses to file Articles of Incorporation with the Department of Commerce.
Turnaround time: In general, turnaround time for incorporating a business in Utah is 30-35 days. Expedited filings, which require an additional fee, typically take 5-7 days.
Follow-up filings: Not required.
Officers/Directors Information
Minimum number: Corporations are required to have one or more directors.
Director qualifications: The Articles of Incorporation or bylaws may prescribe the qualifications for directors.
Appearance in articles: Not required. Directors' names and addresses do not have to appear in the Articles of Incorporation.
Written consent: Permitted. Directors may act in writing in lieu of holding a meeting.
Principal office location
Utah permits a corporation's principal office to be located outside of the state.
Annual Reports
Time to file: Corporations must file annual reports with the Utah Department of Commerce on or before the date that marks the anniversary of incorporation.
Turnaround time: Turnaround time at the state is between 5 and 10 business days.
Forming an LLC in Utah
Each state has its own set of requirements for businesses that plan on forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) there. If you decide to form an LLC in Utah, incorporate.com will take care of all the details. We'll research the availability of your company name and help you prepare and file your Articles of Organization with the Utah Department of Commerce. We can also take care of many of your company's follow-up needs, including annual report preparation and filing.
Here are some helpful facts about Utah's LLC requirements:
LLC Name Requirements
Utah requires Limited Liability Companies to have names that can't be confused with any other profit or non-profit corporate names or the names of any limited liability company, limited partnership, general or limited partnership, or any forced fictitious names, assumed names, trademarks and service marks. When you form your LLC with incorporate.com's help, we'll research your company name to make sure it meets Utah's standards.
Permitted designations: Utah LLC names may be followed by several approved designations, including:
- L.C.
- L.L.C.
- LC
- LLC
- Limited Company
- Limited Liability Company
Restricted words: The use of certain words in LLC names is "restricted" in Utah, meaning special approval by the state is required. These include:
- Bankv
- Banker
- Bankers
- Banking
- Banks
- Citius Altius Fortius
- College
- Institution
- Olympiad
- Olympic
- School
- University
Filing Requirements
Required documents: Companies that wish to form an LLC in Utah must file Articles of Organization. Remember, when you work with incorporate.com, we'll take care of this filing for you.
Turnaround time: In general, turnaround time for forming an LLC in Utah is 30-35 business days. Expedited filings, which require an additional fee, typically take 5-7 business days.
Follow-up filing: Not required.
Managers/Members Information
Minimum number: LLCs are required to have one or more managers/members.
Principal Office Location: Utah permits an LLC's principal office to be located outside of the state.
Annual Reports
Time to file: LLCs must file their annual report and renewal form with the Utah Department of Commerce on or before the date that marks the anniversary of organization.
Turnaround time: Turnaround time at the state is 24 to 48 hours.
Get Utah Business Licenses
Before your business can legally begin to operate, you must satisfy its license, permit, and tax registration requirements. Almost all state, county, and local governments require businesses to obtain one or more licenses and permits. Additionally, selling taxable goods and services or hiring employees requires that you register with tax authorities. All business license, permit, and tax registration requirements vary by your industry and location.
Examples of possible licenses required in Utah:
- Notary Public License
- Lodging Tax License
- Accounting License
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