County · Garfield County
Start an LLC in Garfield County, Utah
The county does not create companies: an LLC in Garfield County is formed through the Utah Division of Corporations for $59. In 2024 Garfield County had 292 business establishments, 2,517 jobs and an average annual wage of $41,748. The combined sales tax in the unincorporated county is 7.35%. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 12, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Establishments (2024)
292
Jobs (2024)
2,517
Average annual pay
$41,748
County sales tax, Q4 2026
7.35%
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 Garfield County
Garfield County, seat Panguitch, includes Bryce Canyon National Park. Lodging, restaurants and guide services make up much of its business base. Panguitch and Tropic serve Bryce Canyon visitors, and most local companies are lodging, food and guide businesses.
Garfield County ranks #23 of Utah's 29 counties by establishments: 292 in 2024 with 2,517 jobs, or 8.6 jobs per establishment. Average pay of $41,748 sits below the roughly $66,894 average across the state. Per business, Garfield County averages 8.6 jobs per establishment against 12.3 statewide, and 18 residents per establishment against 25. Its pay rank is #27 of 29 and its population rank #25. Sales tax on a $1,000 purchase is $73.50.
The county clerk's office is in Panguitch. In Utah the county clerk does not form companies or register DBAs; both are statewide filings with the Division of Corporations. The combined sales tax in unincorporated Garfield County is 7.35 percent in the fourth quarter of 2026, which includes the 4.85 percent state rate, and cities inside the county can be higher. Businesses outside city limits get their local business license from the county; inside a city, from that city.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsGarfield County Clerk
You will rarely need the Garfield County Clerk for business paperwork. Formation, DBAs and annual renewals all go to the Division of Corporations; the county is relevant for local licensing outside city limits and property records.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Garfield County Clerk |
| Address | 55 S Main, Panguitch, UT 84759 |
| Phone | 435-676-1120 |
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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.
Garfield County business numbers
Establishments, employment and pay are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (private and public, all industries); population is the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Business establishments, 2024 annual average | 292 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 2,517 |
| Average annual pay, 2024 | $41,748 |
| Statewide average annual pay, 2024 (all 29 counties) | $66,894 |
| Jobs per establishment | 8.6 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 5,290 |
| Residents per establishment | 18 |
| Rank among the 29 Utah counties by establishments | #23 |
Sales tax and local licenses in Garfield County
A 7.35% combined rate applies to taxable sales in unincorporated Garfield County for October through December 2026. Local business licenses come from your city, or from the county outside city limits, and are separate from the Division filing.
Source: Utah State Tax CommissionFrequently asked questions
Do I form my Garfield County LLC at the county clerk's office in Panguitch?
No. Utah LLCs and corporations are formed statewide with the Division of Corporations for $59. The Garfield County clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, not business entity filings.
What sales tax rate applies in Garfield County?
7.35 percent in unincorporated Garfield County for October through December 2026, per the State Tax Commission's quarterly rate table. Check the rate for your exact city before you open.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Garfield County?
$59 to the Division of Corporations plus our package: Starter $149, Pro $299 or Complete $419. Add $199 a year for a registered agent unless you choose Complete. The renewal is $18 a year.
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.