How to Register a Business

You are always encouraged to consult an attorney to ensure appropriate consideration of all the legal implications of your choice of entity and filing. We stress that this website is not intended to substitute nor replace the advice of legal counsel.

In order to register a business with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, you will first need to determine what type of business entity that you want to register with the State of Utah. We have compiled a list of the 5 most commonly used business organizations.

The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code has created a guide sheet that is a checklist of state agencies that you will need to contact to register with them. We have also compiled a webpage with links to other agencies.

The State of Utah has created a website for all things pertaining to business which may assist you with your business.

Once you have decided which entity type you would like to register with the Division of Corporations, you can file using our online business registration website . You will find a list of the different business entities that you can register. 

You can also find additional information and instructions for our business registration website here.