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Form your business in Utah

Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Utah with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.

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Forming an LLC in Utah costs $59 in state filing fees, which is among the cheapest in the country: 11 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $59 and a nonprofit for $59. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.

Utah state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Utah Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$59
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$59
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$59

Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code before filing.

What an LLC costs every year in Utah

Annual Renewal

$18

Each year by the anniversary of the date the LLC registered; a reminder is mailed about 60 days before A $10 late fee applies. An LLC that does not renew becomes delinquent and then expires; reinstatement is $54 plus $18 for each missed year.

State tax on the LLC

Utah charges no franchise tax on an LLC taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity. An LLC taxed as a corporation files Form TC-20 and pays corporate franchise or income tax with a $100 minimum. Sales tax and local business licences are handled separately.

How long Utah takes

The Division of Corporations currently lists 7 to 10 business days. Expedited processing costs $75 per filing.

What is different about Utah

• Filing online requires a UtahID login.
• The renewal is due on the registration anniversary, not on one statewide date.
• The $18 renewal includes a $5 surcharge for the state's single sign-on portal.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and the tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Utah street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Utah. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Utah

How much does an LLC cost per year in Utah?: The annual renewal is $18. A $10 late fee applies if it is filed after the anniversary date.
When is my Utah LLC renewal due?: One year from the date the LLC registered and every year after. The Division mails a reminder about 60 days ahead.
Can I expedite an LLC filing in Utah?: Yes, expedited processing costs $75 per filing. Standard processing is currently 7 to 10 business days.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Utah?: The Utah state filing fee for an LLC is $59, paid once when you file the formation document. That is among the cheapest in the country: 11 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
Do I need a registered agent in Utah?: Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Utah who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?: The state fee goes to the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?: Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.

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Utah state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Utah Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$59
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$59
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$59

What an LLC costs every year in Utah

Annual Renewal

$18

State tax on the LLC

How long Utah takes

The Division of Corporations currently lists 7 to 10 business days. Expedited processing costs $75 per filing.

What is different about Utah

• Filing online requires a UtahID login.

• The renewal is due on the registration anniversary, not on one statewide date.

• The $18 renewal includes a $5 surcharge for the state's single sign-on portal.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and the tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Utah street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.

EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.

Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Utah. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.

Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Utah

How much does an LLC cost per year in Utah?

The annual renewal is $18. A $10 late fee applies if it is filed after the anniversary date.

When is my Utah LLC renewal due?

One year from the date the LLC registered and every year after. The Division mails a reminder about 60 days ahead.

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Utah?

Yes, expedited processing costs $75 per filing. Standard processing is currently 7 to 10 business days.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Utah?

The Utah state filing fee for an LLC is $59, paid once when you file the formation document. That is among the cheapest in the country: 11 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.

Do I need a registered agent in Utah?

Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Utah who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.

What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?

The state fee goes to the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.

Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.