County · Washington County
Start an LLC in Washington County, Utah
A new LLC based in Washington County is filed with the Division of Corporations in Salt Lake City for $59. In 2024 Washington County had 8,256 business establishments, 86,508 jobs and an average annual wage of $48,688. The combined sales tax in the unincorporated county is 6.45%. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 12, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Establishments (2024)
8,256
Jobs (2024)
86,508
Average annual pay
$48,688
County sales tax, Q4 2026
6.45%
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 Washington County
Washington County, anchored by St. George and the gateway towns near Zion National Park, is one of the fastest growing parts of the state. Short-term rental owners, home builders and tourism operators form LLCs here to keep each property or venture separate. Short-term rental owners in Washington County should check city rules before buying; St. George, Hurricane and Springdale each regulate rentals differently, and each property in its own LLC means one $18 renewal per company.
In 2024 Washington County counted 8,256 business establishments and 86,508 jobs, about 5.9 percent of Utah's establishments, ranking #4 of 29 counties. The average annual wage was $48,688, below the statewide figure of about $66,894. Washington County has 5.9 percent of Utah's residents and 5.0 percent of its jobs, ranking #17 for average pay and #5 for population among the 29 counties. A $1,000 taxable sale in the unincorporated county carries $64.50 in sales tax.
The county clerk's office is in St. George. 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 Washington County is 6.45 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 StatisticsWashington County Clerk
Utah is unusual: neither companies nor DBAs are filed at the county. The Washington County Clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, so call the Division of Corporations, not the clerk, about business filings.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Washington County Clerk |
| Address | 111 E Tabernacle St, St George, UT 84770 |
| Phone | 435-301-7248 |
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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.
Washington 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 | 8,256 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 86,508 |
| Average annual pay, 2024 | $48,688 |
| Statewide average annual pay, 2024 (all 29 counties) | $66,894 |
| Jobs per establishment | 10.5 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 207,943 |
| Residents per establishment | 25 |
| Rank among the 29 Utah counties by establishments | #4 |
Sales tax and local licenses in Washington County
Unincorporated Washington County collects 6.45% 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 Washington County LLC at the county clerk's office in St. George?
No. Utah LLCs and corporations are formed statewide with the Division of Corporations for $59. The Washington County clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, not business entity filings.
What sales tax rate applies in Washington County?
6.45 percent in unincorporated Washington 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 Washington 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.