Business
Registering, licensing, and maintaining a small business in Utah — DBAs, LLCs, and the paperwork that keeps them in good standing.
Utah vs. Neighboring States: Where Should You Form Your LLC?
Nevada and Wyoming market themselves hard as business-friendly states — but if you actually live and operate in Utah, forming your LLC there almost always costs more overall, not less.
Utah Corporation Formation: C-Corp and S-Corp Basics
You don't form an 'S-corp' with the state of Utah — you form a regular corporation, then separately elect S-corp status with the IRS. Conflating these two steps is one of the most common business-formation mix-ups.
Utah Employer Registration: Unemployment Insurance and Withholding
Hiring your first Utah employee means registering with two entirely different state agencies — the Tax Commission for withholding, and the Department of Workforce Services for unemployment insurance.
Utah Sales Tax Registration for Small Businesses
Selling taxable goods or services in Utah means registering with the State Tax Commission using Form TC-69 — a separate step from forming your LLC and separate from registering as an employer.
Utah Non-Compete Agreement Laws
Utah caps most employee non-compete agreements at one year — anything longer is void, not just unenforceable — with special, even tighter rules for broadcasting employees.
Starting and Maintaining a Business in Utah: Complete Guide
The complete path from choosing a business structure through ongoing compliance for a Utah small business — sole proprietorship or LLC, registration, licensing, and what keeps it in good standing.
Utah Business Dissolution: How to Close an LLC or Corporation
Simply stopping operations doesn't formally close a Utah LLC or corporation — without filing Articles of Dissolution, you can keep facing annual renewal fees and ongoing legal exposure.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee in Utah
Utah doesn't use the 'ABC test' many states apply, and different state agencies use different classification tests depending on context — misclassifying a worker can create real liability.
Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC in Utah
The practical difference comes down to one thing: personal liability protection. Here's what that actually means, and what it costs to get it.
Utah LLC Annual Renewal: What You Need to File
Utah LLCs must file an annual renewal — a relatively simple, low-cost filing, but missing it repeatedly can lead to your LLC being administratively dissolved by the state.
Utah Registered Agent Requirements Explained
Every Utah LLC and corporation must maintain a registered agent with a physical Utah address — the designated point of contact for legal papers and official state notices.
Utah Business License Requirements by City
State-level business registration doesn't cover local business licensing — most Utah cities require their own separate license, with their own fee and renewal schedule.
Registering a Utah DBA (Assumed Name)
Operating under a business name that isn't your own legal name in Utah requires registering an assumed name — a $22 filing, due within 30 days of first using the name.