County · Salt Lake County
Start an LLC in Salt Lake County, Utah
A new LLC based in Salt Lake County is filed with the Division of Corporations in Salt Lake City for $59. In 2024 Salt Lake County had 67,066 business establishments, 796,203 jobs and an average annual wage of $77,495. The combined sales tax in the unincorporated county is 7.45%. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 12, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Establishments (2024)
67,066
Jobs (2024)
796,203
Average annual pay
$77,495
County sales tax, Q4 2026
7.45%
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 Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County holds the state capital, the Division of Corporations' own office on East 300 South, and suburbs such as West Valley City, West Jordan and Sandy. Professional firms, logistics companies near the airport and contractors serving the valley's steady construction make up much of the formation work we see here. Many Salt Lake County owners work across city lines, so the license comes from the city where the business is located, while unincorporated areas such as Magna, Kearns and White City are licensed through the county or their metro townships. Food businesses also deal with the Salt Lake County Health Department.
In 2024 Salt Lake County counted 67,066 business establishments and 796,203 jobs, about 48.1 percent of Utah's establishments, ranking #1 of 29 counties. The average annual wage was $77,495, above the statewide figure of about $66,894. Salt Lake County has 34.7 percent of Utah's residents and 46.5 percent of its jobs, ranking #1 for average pay and #1 for population among the 29 counties. A $1,000 taxable sale in the unincorporated county carries $74.50 in sales tax.
The county clerk's office is in Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake County is 7.45 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 StatisticsSalt Lake County Clerk
Utah is unusual: neither companies nor DBAs are filed at the county. The Salt Lake County Clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, so call the Division of Corporations, not the clerk, about business filings.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Salt Lake County Clerk |
| Address | 2001 South State St., #S1200, Salt Lake City, UT 84190 |
| Phone | 385-468-7400 |
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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.
Salt Lake 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 | 67,066 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 796,203 |
| Average annual pay, 2024 | $77,495 |
| Statewide average annual pay, 2024 (all 29 counties) | $66,894 |
| Jobs per establishment | 11.9 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 1,216,274 |
| Residents per establishment | 18 |
| Rank among the 29 Utah counties by establishments | #1 |
Sales tax and local licenses in Salt Lake County
Unincorporated Salt Lake County collects 7.45% combined sales tax in the fourth quarter of 2026. City rates inside the county can differ, so check the exact address. Sellers register with the State Tax Commission; employers also register with the Department of Workforce Services.
Source: Utah State Tax CommissionFrequently asked questions
Do I form my Salt Lake County LLC at the county clerk's office in Salt Lake City?
No. Utah LLCs and corporations are formed statewide with the Division of Corporations for $59. The Salt Lake County clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, not business entity filings.
What sales tax rate applies in Salt Lake County?
7.45 percent in unincorporated Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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.