Utah LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Utah amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $59 |
| Annual renewal | $18 (includes a $5 portal surcharge) |
| When it is due | By the LLC’s anniversary date each year |
| State tax on the LLC | None on the LLC itself |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $59 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $18 |
| Registered agent | Required. Free if you act as your own; commercial services charge a yearly fee |
| EIN from the IRS | $0 |
Fees verified October 2026 against the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and other official Utah sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Utah?
The Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code charges $59 to file a Certificate of Organization. The $54 figure still published on many sites is out of date.
Expedited processing costs $75 per filing. A name reservation costs $22. Both are optional.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Utah covers the form field by field.
How much does a Utah LLC cost every year?
Every Utah LLC files an annual renewal for $18, which includes a $5 state portal surcharge. The renewal falls due on the anniversary of formation, and the filing window opens 60 days before.
Over three years a Utah LLC pays $95 in state fees at the minimum. Montana, New Mexico, Arizona, Mississippi and Missouri cost less.
What does a Utah LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees a Utah LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Utah charges. The second column adds the BusinessAnywhere registered agent service, which is free for the first year and $147 a year after that.
| Year | State fees only | With a registered agent service |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59 | $59 |
| Year 2 | $18 | $165 |
| Year 3 | $18 | $165 |
| Three-year total | $95 | $389 |
Does Utah charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Utah charges no franchise tax on LLCs. An LLC taxed as a sole proprietorship or partnership passes its profit to the members, who pay Utah’s flat individual income tax on it.
An LLC that elects corporate taxation pays Utah corporate income tax instead. Sales tax registration with the Utah State Tax Commission applies only if the LLC sells taxable goods or services.
How much does a registered agent cost in Utah?
Every Utah LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Utah. Acting as your own agent costs nothing, but your address goes on the public record and you must be available at that address during business hours. Commercial registered agent services charge a yearly fee for the same role.
The BusinessAnywhere registered agent service is free for the first year and $147 a year after that, with every document scanned to your online dashboard the day it arrives.
Our Utah registered agent guide explains the state rules in full.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does a Utah LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. A Utah LLC needs one to hire employees, to open a business bank account and whenever it has more than one member. US residents with an SSN or ITIN apply through the IRS online EIN application and receive the number at the end of the session.
Founders outside the United States cannot use the online tool. They apply by phone, fax or post with IRS Form SS-4, and do not need an SSN to do it. The BusinessAnywhere EIN application service handles that process for $97. Our guide on how to obtain an EIN for your LLC covers both routes.
What other Utah LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Utah state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $22 | |
| Expedited filing | $75 per filing | |
| Certificate of good standing | $12 short form, $20 long form | Utah calls it a Certificate of Existence. |
| Certified copy | $12 plus $0.30 per page | |
| Amending the articles | $17 | |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $22, renewal $18 | Filed with the Utah Division of Corporations. |
| Foreign LLC registration | $59 | |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $54 | Plus $18 for each missed renewal and a $10 delinquency fee. |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Utah, and Utah does not collect it, but every LLC should have one to set out ownership and decision rights. BusinessAnywhere sells an operating agreement template for $97.
What happens if you miss a Utah LLC deadline?
A late Utah renewal adds a $10 fee. An LLC that stays unrenewed is moved to delinquent status and then expires.
Reinstatement costs $54 plus $18 for each missed renewal and a $10 delinquency fee. Reinstating a two-year lapse costs $100.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Utah sets out the steps.
How does Utah compare with other states?
Utah is among the cheapest states in the country on both measures. Its $59 formation fee is well under the $100 national median, and its $18 renewal is a fraction of Nevada’s $350 or California’s $800.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $59 | $18 | $18 annual renewal |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
| Nevada LLC cost | $425 | $350 | $200 business license every year |
| New Mexico LLC cost | $50 | $0 | No annual report, no franchise tax |
| California LLC cost | $70 | $800 | $800 annual tax from year one |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form a Utah LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Utah LLC for $0 plus the $59 state fee. The filing comes with a free first year of registered agent service, so your first-year cost is the state fee and nothing else.
- Formation: $0 service fee plus the Utah filing fee.
- Registered agent: free for the first year, then $147 a year.
- EIN application: $97, with no SSN required for non-US founders.
- Compliance reminders: every Utah deadline on this page tracked in your dashboard.
- Virtual mailbox: a US street address with mail scanning, from $20 a month.
Start with our LLC formation service, or read the full guide on how to start an LLC in Utah first.
Utah LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Utah?
A Utah LLC costs $59 to form and $18 a year to renew. Utah charges no franchise tax on LLCs.
Is the Utah LLC filing fee $54 or $59?
It is $59. The $54 figure published on many sites is out of date.
When is the Utah LLC annual renewal due?
By the LLC’s anniversary date each year. The filing window opens 60 days before, and the fee is $18.
What is the Utah late renewal fee?
$10. An LLC that is not renewed becomes delinquent and then expires, and reinstatement costs $54 plus $18 for each missed renewal and a $10 delinquency fee.
Does Utah charge a franchise tax?
No. Utah charges no franchise tax on LLCs. Members pay Utah individual income tax on their share of the profit.
How much does a Utah LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $95 in state fees: $59 in year one and $18 in each of the next two years.
Sources
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code before you file.
