Utah · LLC cost · updated
How much does an LLC cost in Utah?
Forming an LLC in Utah costs $59 in state fees. After that, Utah charges $18 a year for the Utah annual report / renewal. Five-year state total: $149. As of October 2026.
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Every cost of a Utah LLC, in the order you pay it
Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.
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Filing fee to form the LLC
Day oneUtah charges $59 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on Utah's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.
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Registered agent
Optional cost$0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Utah registered agent rules.
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EIN from the IRS
FreeThe IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.
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Licenses and sales tax
Varies by businessLicense fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at Utah Business Registration. Utah sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.
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The yearly state filing
Every yearThe Utah annual report / renewal is due the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $18. Utah annual report details and free reminders.
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Certificate of good standing
When a bank asksBanks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. Utah calls it a Certificate of Existence and charges $12. How to order it in Utah.
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Closing the LLC later
At the endDissolving the LLC: Utah charges no fee. How to dissolve an LLC in Utah.
Utah LLC costs, yourself or with us
| Cost | File it yourself | With Vermilion Vitez |
|---|---|---|
| Utah filing fee (paid to the state) | $59 | $59 |
| Filing service, operating agreement included | $0 | $123.75 |
| Registered agent, per year (optional) | $0 if you serve yourself | $74.25 |
| EIN | Free from the IRS | Free, or $41.25 if we get it |
| Utah annual report / renewal | $18 | $18 |
| Utah state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees) | $149 | $149 |
State fees: Utah filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual renewal, $18, due by the end of your anniversary month.
Utah's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.
Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Utah?
Forming an LLC in Utah costs $59 in state fees. After that, Utah charges $18 a year for the Utah annual report / renewal. Five-year state total: $149.
Is there a yearly fee for a Utah LLC?
Yes. The Utah annual report / renewal costs $18 and is due the last day of your formation anniversary month.
Can I form a Utah LLC for just the state fee?
Yes. File it yourself with Utah's business filing office and pay only the $59 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.
What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a Utah LLC?
$123.75 plus Utah's $59, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($188.52). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.
What other costs come later for a Utah LLC?
Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.
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