Utah LLC Cost in 2026: Filing Fee, Annual Renewal and Other State Fees
Utah LLC Cost in 2026: Filing Fee, Annual Renewal and Other State Fees
If you want the state fee schedule for forming an LLC in Utah, here it is. Filing the Certificate of Organization costs $59, and the yearly annual renewal costs $18. A renewal filed late adds a $10 late fee. For a typical Utah LLC, those are the only recurring state charges. Everything else depends on optional services, your city or county business license, and how the LLC is taxed.
This page covers the state fee schedule only. Our startup cost guide covers the full budget, including the items that are not state fees. Every fee below comes from the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code fee schedule effective July 1, 2025, unless another source is named.
Utah LLC fees at a glance
Use this table as your starting point. Fees are in US dollars. The Division is the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Utah Department of Commerce.
| Fee | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization (filing fee) | $59 | Once, when you form the LLC |
| Name reservation | $22 | Optional, holds a name for 120 days |
| Annual renewal | $18 | Yearly, starting one year after registration |
| Late renewal fee | $10 | Added when the renewal is filed late |
| Expedited processing | $75 per filing | Optional, for faster handling |
| Assumed name (DBA) registration | $22 | Optional, if you operate under a name other than the LLC name |
| DBA renewal | $18 per year | Yearly, for each registered assumed name |
| Foreign LLC registration | $59 | If you form in another state and register in Utah |
| Change form, online change or amendment | $17 | When you change information on the record |
| Reinstatement of an expired LLC | $54, plus $18 per missed year, plus the $10 delinquency fee | Only if the LLC lapsed |
The filing fee: Certificate of Organization at $59
In Utah, an LLC is formed by filing a Certificate of Organization with the Division. The filing fee is $59. You file through the Utah Business Registration System at businessregistration.utah.gov, and you log in with a UtahID.
Most online filings are processed and approved instantly. Filings that need manual review are stated as 2 to 4 business days from receipt. The Division has also posted processing times of 7 to 10 business days during backlogs, so plan around the slower number if your timeline is tight.
Your name has to meet Utah's naming rules. The name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company," or one of the abbreviations "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C." or "LC." "Limited" may be shortened to "Ltd." and "company" to "Co." The name must be distinguishable on the Division's records from existing entity names, reserved names, registered names and assumed names. It also may not suggest that the company is a state agency or political subdivision.
Name reservation: $22 for 120 days
If you need time before you file, you can reserve a name for $22. The reservation lasts 120 days. It does not form the LLC, and it does not renew automatically. If the 120 days run out before you file the Certificate of Organization, you lose the hold. Check the Division's registration instructions at commerce.utah.gov before you pay.
Annual renewal: $18 each year
The yearly filing is called the annual renewal. It costs $18. The first renewal is due one year from the date of registration, and renewals are due every year after that. The renewal window opens 60 days before the anniversary date, so you can file early.
The $18 already includes a $5 state single sign-on surcharge. You do not pay that surcharge on top of the renewal fee.
Over five years, the renewal fee adds up to $90 if you file on time every year. That is the only recurring state filing cost for an LLC that is taxed as a partnership or sole proprietorship.
Late renewals: $10 on top of $18
If you file the renewal after the due date, a $10 late renewal fee applies. The late fee sits on top of the $18 renewal, so a late renewal costs $28 in total. Set a reminder for the window opening, not the due date, so you have room to file on time.
Reinstatement: what an expired Utah LLC pays
If the LLC lapses because renewals were missed, reinstatement costs more. The reinstatement fee is $54, plus $18 for each missed year, plus the $10 delinquency fee. As a rough example, two missed years would work out to $100 under that formula ($54, plus $36 for two years, plus $10). The Division's own calculation at the time of filing is the final figure, so confirm it there before you pay.
Do not treat the $54 as the filing fee. It is the reinstatement fee for an LLC that has already lapsed. A new LLC pays the $59 Certificate of Organization fee.
Expedited processing: $75 per filing
Expedited processing is available for $75 per filing, per the Division's Fiscal Year 2026 fee schedule. It is optional. Most online filings already process instantly, so expedited handling matters mainly for filings that go to manual review. Confirm the expected turnaround on the Division's page before you pay for it.
Foreign LLCs and changes to your filing
If your LLC was formed in another state and you want to do business in Utah, you register it as a foreign LLC for $59. Foreign LLC registration is a separate filing from the Certificate of Organization.
When information on the record changes, such as an address, a registered agent or a name amendment, you file a change. The change form, online change or amendment costs $17.
Assumed names (DBAs): $22 to register, $18 to renew
If your LLC operates under a name other than its registered name, you need an assumed name, also called a DBA or business name registration. Utah handles this at the state level. The assumed name is filed with the Division, not with the county.
Registration costs $22, and each renewal costs $18 per year. You can find the details at commerce.utah.gov. Note that a DBA is not a substitute for the LLC name. It is an additional filing, and it has its own yearly cost if you keep the name in use.
The local business license is not a state fee
This is the cost that surprises most new owners. Utah issues no statewide general business license. Registering your LLC with the Division is a registration, not a license. After you register, you still need a business license from the city or town where the business is located or operating. If you are outside city limits, the license comes from the county.
A city license does not transfer between cities. If you move the business to a different city, you need a license from the new city. The local license fee varies by jurisdiction, and this article does not state a figure for it. Check with your city or county office to confirm the fee and the application process before you open.
Taxes are not fees, but they affect your budget
Taxes are separate from the filing fees above, but they matter when you budget for the first year.
- No separate LLC franchise tax. An LLC is taxed by default as a partnership or sole proprietorship. Income passes through to the members and is taxed at Utah's flat individual income tax rate, 4.45 percent for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
- Corporate election. An LLC that elects corporate treatment pays the 4.45 percent corporate franchise and income tax (from January 1, 2026), with a $100 minimum tax. The Tax Commission's corporate form is TC-20.
- Sales tax registration. A seller with an established presence in Utah needs a Utah Sales Tax License from the Tax Commission. You register through the TAP system at tap.tax.utah.gov. This article does not list a fee for the sales tax registration, so confirm the cost on the Tax Commission site.
- Sales tax rates. The state rate is 4.85 percent, and the state rate on grocery food is 1.75 percent. Combined state and local rates run from 6.35 percent to 9.55 percent depending on the jurisdiction, and up to 10.05 percent in special districts. These are rates you collect, not fees you pay to the state.
The Utah State Tax Commission is at tax.utah.gov. Its figures are the ones to rely on for tax planning.
Registered agent costs depend on who you hire
Every Utah LLC must name a registered agent for service of process. The agent needs a Utah street address. A PO box may be listed only in addition to a street address. The agent can be an individual, a business entity registered with the Division and in good standing, or a commercial registered agent.
The Division does not set a fee for the agent itself. If you use yourself or another individual, there may be no added cost. If you use a commercial service, the price is set by that provider, so compare prices before you choose one.
How the corporation fees compare
If you are forming a corporation instead, the state fees are similar. A domestic business corporation files Articles of Incorporation for $59. The annual renewal is $18, and it is due during the anniversary month, with the window opening 60 days before the anniversary date. The 4.45 percent corporate tax and $100 minimum tax apply as described above.
What is not on the state schedule
The state fee schedule does not include:
- Your city or county business license
- Professional or occupational licenses from the Division of Professional Licensing, which many professions require
- Registered agent service fees, if you use a commercial agent
- Legal, accounting or bookkeeping fees
- Banking, insurance and software costs
For the full budget, read our startup cost guide. Those items belong in your plan, but they are not state filing fees.
Where to confirm current fees
Fees can change, so check the official source before you pay:
- Utah Business Registration System: businessregistration.utah.gov
- Division of Corporations and Commercial Code: commerce.utah.gov/corporations
- Utah State Tax Commission: tax.utah.gov
- Utah Small Business Development Center, for free or low-cost guidance: utahsbdc.org
If you have a question about your city or county license, contact that office directly. The state cannot answer it for you.
Disclaimer
This article is informational only. It is not legal or tax advice. Fees, deadlines and rules can change, so confirm current amounts on the official pages before you file or pay. If you are choosing between LLC and corporate tax treatment, or your situation involves multiple owners, licensing questions or a complex structure, talk with a qualified attorney or CPA before you decide.