Utah LLC Cost: Filing Fees & Annual Fees (2026)
A Utah LLC costs $59 to form: that is the filing fee for the Certificate of Organization paid to the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code. After that, the only mandatory recurring state cost is the $18 annual renewal each year. A federal EIN is free, and expedited processing is $75 per filing.
Quick Answer
- Formation fee
- $59 - Certificate of Organization (2026)
- Annual renewal
- $18 per year, by registration anniversary
- Late renewal
- $10 late fee if you miss the deadline
- Federal EIN
- $0 (free from the IRS)
- Expedited processing
- $75 per filing (optional)
- Reinstatement
- $54 to revive an expired LLC
What It Really Costs to Start a Utah LLC
The mandatory cost to start a Utah LLC is a single state fee: $59 for the Certificate of Organization, filed with the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code. Everything else is optional or situational. A federal EIN is free from the IRS, and Utah does not charge a franchise tax or an initial-report fee on top of the formation filing. So a do-it-yourself Utah LLC can legally exist for exactly $59 in state fees. For a step-by-step walkthrough see how to form an LLC in Utah, and for the national picture see how much an LLC costs.
The figures below come from the Division's Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025. Every amount is set by the state, so it does not change based on which filing service you use - a key reason to file directly rather than pay a markup.
Utah LLC Formation Fees (2026)
The table lists the fees a new Utah LLC typically encounters at formation. Only the Certificate of Organization fee is required; the rest depend on your situation.
| Item | Fee (2026) | Required? | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization (create the LLC) | $59 | Yes | Division of Corporations |
| Name reservation (120 days) | $22 | Optional | Division of Corporations |
| Assumed name / DBA registration | $22 | Optional | Division of Corporations |
| Expedited processing | $75 per filing | Optional | Division of Corporations |
| Federal EIN (Form SS-4) | $0 (free) | Usually | IRS |
| Commercial registered agent registration | $52 | Optional | Division of Corporations |
You can act as your own registered agent for free, which removes the commercial-agent cost entirely. See Utah registered agent requirements for the rules on who qualifies.
Ongoing Utah LLC Costs
After formation, the recurring mandatory state cost is the $18 annual renewal, which Utah ties to your registration anniversary rather than a fixed calendar date. The renewal fee includes a $5 surcharge. If you miss the deadline, a $10 late renewal fee applies. Continued failure to renew causes the LLC to expire, after which reinstatement costs $54 plus any past-due amounts.
| Recurring / situational item | Fee (2026) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Annual renewal (annual report) | $18 | Yearly |
| Late renewal fee | $10 | If late |
| Reinstatement (expired LLC) | $54 | If expired |
| Change form / amendment | $17 | As needed |
| Certificate of existence - short / long | $12 / $20 | As needed |
| Statement of authority (LLC) | $15 | As needed |
For the full renewal calendar and reinstatement mechanics see Utah LLC annual renewal and taxes.
No Franchise Tax, but Income Tax Applies
Utah does not levy a franchise tax or a flat annual entity tax on LLCs, which keeps the recurring state cost low compared with states that charge hundreds of dollars a year. Instead, a Utah LLC is a pass-through entity by default: profits flow to the members and are taxed on their individual returns at Utah's flat 4.5% rate for the 2025 tax year (down from 4.55% in 2024), administered by the Utah State Tax Commission.
An LLC can also elect to be taxed as a corporation or an S corporation for federal and state purposes, which changes how earnings are taxed but does not change the $59 formation fee or the $18 renewal. Weigh the payroll and compliance costs of an S-corp election against any self-employment-tax savings before choosing.
It is worth stressing what Utah does not charge, because it shapes the true cost of ownership. There is no annual franchise tax, no minimum entity tax, no publication requirement, and no initial-report fee stacked on top of formation. The recurring state cost of a Utah LLC is essentially the $18 renewal - a fraction of what LLCs pay in states with four-figure annual taxes. Your larger yearly costs will usually be income tax on profits, any local business-license fee, and professional or accounting help you choose to hire, none of which the state sets.
Tax Registration and License Costs
If your LLC sells taxable goods or certain services, you must obtain a Utah sales tax license from the Tax Commission using Form TC-69 (online at Taxpayer Access Point). Utah has no statewide general business license, but most cities and counties charge their own business-license fee, which varies by locality and is not set by the state. Regulated professions pay licensing fees to the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). See how to get a business license in Utah for who needs one and the national business license overview.
Filing Yourself vs. Using a Service
The $59 Certificate of Organization fee is identical whether you file yourself or pay a formation company. A service typically adds its own fee on top of the state's $59 and $18 amounts; filing directly through the state's OneStop Business Registration avoids that markup entirely. What you cannot avoid are the state fees themselves - they are statutory. Because most online filings are processed instantly, paying the $75 expedite fee is rarely necessary for a standard LLC formation.
What It Costs to Close a Utah LLC
Closing costs little in Utah. A domestic LLC's voluntary dissolution/termination carries no state fee - you file a Statement of Dissolution with the Division of Corporations after winding up. The bigger cost of closing incorrectly is the annual renewal that keeps accruing until you formally dissolve or the entity expires. See how to dissolve an LLC in Utah and the national dissolution overview.
First-Year Utah LLC Cost Example
A typical single-member Utah LLC formed and operated for one year, doing its own filings, pays: $59 to form, $0 for an EIN, and $18 for the first annual renewal if the anniversary falls within the year - roughly $77 in mandatory state fees. Add a local business-license fee (varies by city) and a sales tax license if you sell taxable goods. This total excludes any professional-service or legal fees you choose to incur, and excludes income tax on profits.
Optional and Situational Costs to Budget For
Beyond the mandatory $59 formation fee and $18 annual renewal, several optional costs can enter the picture depending on how you run the business. If you want to lock in a name before filing, a name reservation holds it for 120 days for $22. If you operate under a brand different from your legal name, an assumed name (DBA) registration is $22 and renews every three years for $18. A certificate of existence - often requested by banks or when registering in another state - costs $12 (short form) or $20 (long form). If you later amend your Certificate of Organization or change your registered agent, the change/amendment fee is $17.
Two costs are set outside the Division of Corporations. First, most cities and counties charge a local business license fee, which varies by jurisdiction and is not a state figure - confirm it with your city or county. Second, if your trade is regulated, the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) charges a professional-licensing fee that varies by profession. Neither is required to form the LLC, but both may be required to legally operate. Budgeting for these avoids surprises after formation. See business licenses in Utah and Utah registered agent requirements for the details behind each line item.
How Utah's LLC Cost Compares
Utah sits at the low end of state LLC costs. Its $59 formation fee and $18 annual renewal are modest, and crucially Utah imposes no franchise tax and no minimum annual entity tax - unlike states that charge hundreds of dollars a year simply to keep an LLC alive. That keeps the ongoing cost of a Utah LLC among the cheapest in the country. The main recurring commitment is remembering the anniversary-based renewal; missing it adds a $10 late fee and risks the $54 reinstatement cost. For a national comparison and a full breakdown of what drives LLC costs across states, see how much an LLC costs, and for the ongoing Utah calendar see Utah LLC annual renewal and taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Utah?
$59 to file the Certificate of Organization with the Division of Corporations & Commercial Code. That is the only mandatory state fee to create the LLC; a federal EIN is free. See how to form an LLC in Utah.
What is the annual fee for a Utah LLC?
$18, due by your registration anniversary each year. A $10 late renewal fee applies if you miss the deadline, and continued failure causes the LLC to expire.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Utah LLC?
The $59 fee is set by the state and is the same whether you file yourself or use a service. Filing directly through the OneStop Business Registration avoids third-party markups.
How much does expedited Utah LLC filing cost?
$75 per filing. Because most online filings are processed instantly, expediting is mainly useful for filings that would otherwise take 2 to 4 business days.
Does a Utah LLC pay franchise tax?
No. Utah imposes no franchise tax on LLCs. Income passes through to members and is taxed at Utah's flat 4.5% individual rate for 2025.
How much does it cost to reinstate an expired Utah LLC?
$54, plus any past-due renewal amounts, paid to the Division of Corporations. Keeping the $18 annual renewal current avoids this.
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- S-corp vs LLC
Sources
- Utah Division of Corporations - Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) ($59 formation; $18 renewal; $10 late; $22 name reservation / DBA; $75 expedite; $54 reinstatement; $17 change; $12/$20 certificate of existence; $15 statement of authority; $52 commercial agent).
- Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code - Division home (processing times).
- Utah Division of Corporations - Renewal process (annual renewal requirement).
- Utah Code § 48-3a-201 - Certificate of Organization.
- Utah Code § 48-3a-108 - Reserved name (120 days).
- Utah State Tax Commission - Individual Income Tax Rates (4.5% for 2025).
- Utah State Tax Commission - Create & Manage a Tax Account (Form TC-69 sales tax license).
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing - DOPL home (professional licensing fees vary by profession).
- IRS - Get an Employer Identification Number (free EIN).
- IRS - Limited Liability Company (LLC) (default pass-through classification).
- Cornell Legal Information Institute - Limited liability company (LLC).
LegalGlass provides general information for educational purposes and is not a law firm or a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney or tax professional. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and fees change; verify current amounts with the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code and the Utah State Tax Commission before acting.