The Division of Corporations processing fee for a Certificate of Organization is $59. The yearly renewal, called the annual report, is $18 including a $5 surcharge.
Official sourceWhat does Utah charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File a Certificate of Organization with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. It states the LLC name with a required ending and a registered agent with a Utah street address. Listing members or managers is optional at formation. |
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| Formation charges | $59 processing fee for the Certificate of Organization on the fee schedule updated July 1, 2025. |
| Recurring filing | Annual renewal, also called the annual report, costs $18. The fee schedule marks it with a $5 surcharge that is already included in the $18. |
| First and later due dates | The renewal is due one year from the registration date and annually after that. The Division sends a notice to the registered agent about 60 days before the anniversary. |
| Registered agent and office | The registered agent is a business or individual that receives service of process, and the Division also sends all its correspondence there. A Utah street address is required. At least one manager, member or other governing person must appear in the annual report. |
| Taxes and other costs | The Division fee schedule covers entity filings only. State tax accounts, local licenses and paid agent service are separate costs. |
When is the Utah LLC renewal due?
The renewal is due one year from the date of registration and every year after that. The Division mails a renewal notice to the registered agent about 60 days before the anniversary.
What does the Utah registered agent need?
The registered agent is a business or individual that receives service of process, and the Division also sends all its correspondence there. A Utah street address is required. At least one manager, member or other governing person must appear in the annual report.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Utah tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Utah filing fee?
The Division fee schedule covers entity filings only. State tax accounts, local licenses and paid agent service are separate costs.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Division of Corporations fee schedule, updated July 1, 2025 - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Considerations in forming a Utah LLC - reviewed October 1, 2026
- How to renew a business, renewal timing - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual report and renewal guide - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Utah?
The Certificate of Organization processing fee is $59.
How much is the Utah LLC annual renewal?
The annual report or renewal costs $18, which includes a $5 surcharge.
When does a new Utah LLC first renew?
One year from the registration date, then every year after that.
Does a Utah LLC need a Utah address for its agent?
Yes. The registered agent must have a Utah street address.
Do I have to list members or managers when I form a Utah LLC?
Not at formation. At least one manager, member or other governing person must be listed in the annual report.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.