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Start an LLC in St. George, Utah
St. George businesses form an LLC with the Utah Division of Corporations for $59, not with the city. St. George had 106,288 residents in 2024 and a combined sales tax of 6.75% in the fourth quarter of 2026. The city issues the local business license after the company exists. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 12, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Population (2024)
106,288
County
Washington County
Combined sales tax, Q4 2026
6.75%
LLC state fee
$59
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Utah filings for owners. We are not the Utah Department of Commerce or its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Utah filings for owners. We are not the Utah Department of Commerce or its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Doing business in St. George
St. George is the hub of southwestern Utah and the seat of Washington County. Builders, real estate investors, medical practices and tourism businesses are frequent filers, and its 6.75 percent combined sales tax is among the lower city rates on this list. St. George's construction boom has made builders, subcontractors and real estate investors our most common clients here; contractors also need a license from the Division of Professional Licensing. St. George is the Washington County seat and the largest city in southern Utah, drawing retirees and remote workers from other states.
St. George had 106,288 residents in 2024, the fifth largest city in Utah by the Census Bureau's estimate, inside Washington County (8,256 establishments and an average wage of $48,688 countywide). City hall is at 175 E 200 N, St. George, UT 84770. The combined sales tax inside St. George is 6.75 percent for the fourth quarter of 2026, 0.30 points above unincorporated Washington County. The city holds 51.1 percent of Washington County's 207,943 residents and 3.0 percent of all Utahns. On a $1,000 taxable sale, the 6.75 percent rate adds $67.50.
Your LLC or corporation is filed with the state, but a business located in St. George also needs a St. George business license before it opens, and zoning or home occupation approval if it runs from a house. If you trade under a name other than the registered one, the DBA is registered statewide with the Division of Corporations for $22, not with the city.
Source: U.S. Census BureauSt. George City Hall and business license
Utah cities license businesses located inside their limits. Apply to St. George once the Division has approved your company, and bring the exact registered name and your Utah sales tax account number if you sell taxable goods.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | St. George City Hall |
| Address | 175 E 200 N, St. George, UT 84770 |
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Utah filings for owners. We are not the Utah Department of Commerce or its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Sales tax in St. George
Charge 6.75% on taxable sales inside St. George in the fourth quarter of 2026. Utah rates are published quarterly by the State Tax Commission and can change, so re-check each quarter.
Source: Utah State Tax CommissionTrade names are statewide
A DBA in Utah is registered with the Division of Corporations for $22, not with St. George. Register it before you advertise under the name. The registration needs a registered agent, and an expired DBA cannot be reinstated, only registered again.
Source: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial CodeFrequently asked questions
Does St. George issue my LLC?
No. The State of Utah forms it through the Division of Corporations. St. George issues the city business license and zoning approvals.
What is the sales tax rate in St. George?
6.75 percent combined for October through December 2026, per the Utah State Tax Commission.
How much does an LLC cost in St. George?
$59 to the State of Utah plus our Starter package at $149, or Pro $299 or Complete $419. The city business license fee is separate and set by the city.
Source: Utah Division of Corporations fee schedule, fiscal year 2026Ready when you are
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Utah filings for owners. We are not the Utah Department of Commerce or its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Utah filings for owners. We are not the Utah Department of Commerce or its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.