Foreign Business (Profit) Corporation

A Foreign Business (Profit) Corporation is a more complex business structure. As a chartered legal entity, a corporation has certain rights, privileges, and liabilities beyond those of an individual. Doing business as a corporation may yield tax or financial benefits, but these can be offset by other considerations, such as increased licensing fees or decreased personal control. A Foreign Profit Corporation is organized and chartered under the laws of another state, government, or country.

To log in to businessregistration.utah.gov, enter your EMAIL in the "username or email" field. If your email is not found, you may need to create a UtahID account. For more instructions on UtahID, click here .

New Registrations, Renewals, & Amendments

New entity registrations, name reservations, annual reports (renewals), or amendments.

Step 1: Have your UtahID account username and password ready.

If you do not have a UtahID, click here to create one.
Note: If you forgot your UtahID password or have difficulties creating a UtahID account, use the UtahID Help page or contact UtahID directly.

Step 2: Use your UtahID to log in to businessregistration.utah.gov .

Step 3: After logging in, use the upper left navigation menu on the dashboard and follow the instructions below.

Register a New Business: Select "Formations & Registrations” from the menu on the left and follow the instructions to complete your filing.
File an Annual Report/Renewal: Select "File Under an Existing Business" from the menu on the left. Search for your entity by Name OR Number. When prompted, select either "Annual Report with Changes" or "Annual Report without Change" to renew. Do not click on "Annual Report/Renewal" from the menu on the left since doing so may not work.
File an Amendment: select “File on an Existing Business” from the left menu. Search for the entity, select it, and choose the filing type.

For step-by-step instructions, visit our Online Registration Instructions page .

All Other
Filing Types

Conversions, domestications, withdrawals, mergers, reinstatements, resignations, etc.

Step 1: Review the available forms in the column to the right and download the appropriate PDF. Fill out the PDF and save a copy.

Step 2: Have your UtahID account username and password ready.

If you do not have a UtahID, click here to create one.
Note: If you forgot your UtahID password or have difficulties creating a UtahID account, use the UtahID Help page or contact UtahID directly.

Step 3: Use your UtahID to log in to businessregistration.utah.gov .

Step 4: Once logged into the business registration system, select "Submit a Paper Filing” from the navigation menu on the left and follow the instructions to upload your filing.

Note: This filing website is not intended to substitute nor replace the advice of legal counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Instructions to Amend:

You can amend online .

Step 1: Log in using your UtahID

Step 2: Select “File on an Existing Business” from the left side menu

Step 3: Search entity, select entity, select filing type for amendment

Instructions to Merge:

You can merge by completing the Statement/Articles of Merger or creating your own Articles of Merger. A Plan of Merger must be filed with the merger document. You can submit the merger filing online via the “Submit a Paper Filing” option (please refer to the above instructions in the blue columns above).

Instructions to Convert:

You can convert by filling out the Articles/Statement of Conversion and the application/articles for the new entity type. After completing the required forms, you can submit online via the “Submit a Paper Filing” option (please refer to the instructions in the blue columns above).

You may withdraw by completing the Application for Withdrawal .

After completing the form, you can submit online via the “Submit a Paper Filing” option (please refer to the above instructions in the blue column for All Other Filing Types).

Note: Utah Code requires the Division to confirm that an entity is in good standing with the Utah Tax Commission. Before submitting the withdrawal, confirm that your entity is in good standing with the Utah Tax Commission, as any issues will delay the processing of a reinstatement.

Additional Note: If the Foreign Business Corporation is expired/administratively revoked, a withdrawal can not be filed.

You can view the principals online by doing a Business Entity Records Search .

Click on Search Business Entity Records.
Search by entity or principal.
- To search by entity, enter either the entity name or the entity number.
- To search by principal, enter the Principal Name or Registered Agent Name. Searching by principal name or registered agent name will yield a list of all entities associated with that principal or registered agent's name. Click on the name of the entity to view its details.

Note: If you prefer not to view the principals online, please contact our office for that information.

You can find out if the name you want to use is available online by doing a Name Availability search.

You can also conduct a Business Entity Records Search to view other registered businesses that may have similar names to the one you wish to use.

You may also contact our office to verify that the name you want to use is available.

Please note that although a name may appear to be available, nothing is final until the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code approves the business filing.

Online Services

New Registrations, Renewals, & Amendments

Obtain Copies or Certificates of Registration/Existence

Forms

Misc. Information and Websites

Utah Code -- Title 16 -- Chapter 10a -- Utah Revised Business Corporation Act (Sections 1503 - 1533)