County · Iron County
Start an LLC in Iron County, Utah
The county does not create companies: an LLC in Iron County is formed through the Utah Division of Corporations for $59. In 2024 Iron County had 2,224 business establishments, 24,829 jobs and an average annual wage of $48,239. The combined sales tax in the unincorporated county is 6.65%. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 12, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Establishments (2024)
2,224
Jobs (2024)
24,829
Average annual pay
$48,239
County sales tax, Q4 2026
6.65%
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 Iron County
Iron County's largest city is Cedar City, home of Southern Utah University, while the county seat is Parowan. Trades, agriculture and businesses serving travelers on Interstate 15 are typical first filings. Cedar City, home of Southern Utah University and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, is the county's business center even though Parowan is the seat.
Iron County ranks #8 of Utah's 29 counties by establishments: 2,224 in 2024 with 24,829 jobs, or 11.2 jobs per establishment. Average pay of $48,239 sits below the roughly $66,894 average across the state. Per business, Iron County averages 11.2 jobs per establishment against 12.3 statewide, and 30 residents per establishment against 25. Its pay rank is #18 of 29 and its population rank #8. Sales tax on a $1,000 purchase is $66.50.
The county clerk's office is in Parowan. 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 Iron County is 6.65 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 StatisticsIron County Clerk
You will rarely need the Iron 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 | Iron County Clerk |
| Address | 68 S 100 E, Parowan, UT 84761 |
| Phone | 435-477-8340 |
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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.
Iron 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 | 2,224 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 24,829 |
| Average annual pay, 2024 | $48,239 |
| Statewide average annual pay, 2024 (all 29 counties) | $66,894 |
| Jobs per establishment | 11.2 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 65,936 |
| Residents per establishment | 30 |
| Rank among the 29 Utah counties by establishments | #8 |
Sales tax and local licenses in Iron County
A 6.65% combined rate applies to taxable sales in unincorporated Iron 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 Iron County LLC at the county clerk's office in Parowan?
No. Utah LLCs and corporations are formed statewide with the Division of Corporations for $59. The Iron County clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, not business entity filings.
What sales tax rate applies in Iron County?
6.65 percent in unincorporated Iron 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 Iron 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.