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How to register an out-of-state LLC in Utah

An LLC formed in another state registers to do business in Utah with a foreign registration filing (Utah's fee is $59). It needs a Utah registered agent and usually a good standing certificate from its home state. As of October 2026.

Utah state fee$59per the state's fee schedule
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The 5 steps to register a foreign LLC in Utah

Background on when a state counts you as "doing business": foreign qualification explained.

  1. 1

    Confirm you are doing business in Utah

    Where people get stuck

    An office, employees, or regular in-person work in Utah usually counts; a few sales shipped in usually does not. Utah's own statute decides. If you have not formed the LLC yet, forming it in Utah directly is often simpler (start an LLC in Utah).

  2. 2

    Get a good standing certificate from your home state

    Order it first

    Most states ask for a recent certificate of good standing (or existence) from the state where the LLC was formed. How to order one in each state.

  3. 3

    Name a Utah registered agent

    Required

    The LLC needs an agent with a Utah street address. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Utah agent rules.

  4. 4

    File the foreign registration with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Utah's business filing office; Utah's fee is $59 (Utah fee schedule). The current form is on Utah's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  5. 5

    Keep up with Utah's yearly filing

    From next year

    A registered foreign LLC files Utah's yearly report like a local one. The Utah annual report / renewal is due the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $18. Deadline and free reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Utah?

Utah's fee is $59 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top. Add the home-state good standing certificate and a Utah registered agent.

What happens if I do business in Utah without registering?

States commonly bar an unregistered LLC from suing in their courts until it registers, and can charge back fees and penalties. Check the state's own rules.

Do I still file reports in my home state?

Yes. The LLC keeps its home-state filings and adds this state's.

Is it cheaper to just form the LLC in Utah?

If Utah is the only state where you operate, usually yes: one state's fees and one registered agent. Our best-state comparison covers all 51.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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