Form your company in Utah

Why form an LLC in Utah?

Utah has one of the cheapest fee structures in the country — $59 to form and just $18/yr to renew — with a fast, modern online registry. It's a solid choice if you actually live or operate in Utah; a non-US founder with no Utah nexus is usually better served by Wyoming or New Mexico.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The Utah Secretary of State charges roughly $59 to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about $18/yr renewal. Flat state personal income tax around 4.55% (2025); no franchise tax; $18 renewal due each anniversary month. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $59 (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: $18/yr renewal
• Typical processing time: 1–2 days

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in Utah: Yes. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated medium.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in Utah

• Very low $59 formation fee — among the lowest in the US
• Extremely low $18 annual renewal (due in your anniversary month)
• Fast online processing; next-business-day expedite (~$75) available
• Flat, predictable state income tax (~4.55%) rather than graduated brackets
• Well-run, easy-to-use online filing system

Things to weigh

• Utah levies a state personal income tax (unlike WY, NV, or WA on wages)
• No owner anonymity — organizer and registered agent are on the public record
• Little benefit for a non-resident with no Utah operations
• Still requires a registered agent with a physical Utah address

Banking for your Utah LLC

A US business bank account is not tied to your formation state, so a Utah LLC can bank anywhere in the US. Non-US founders commonly use fintechs like Mercury, Relay, or Wise, which accept LLCs from any state; expect standard KYC (passport, EIN, and beneficial-owner details).

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is Utah right for you?

Best for: Founders who live or operate in Utah. If you operate physically in Utah, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose Utah, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.