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Utah Counties and Cities for New Businesses
Utah LLCs and corporations are formed statewide with the Division of Corporations, and DBAs are registered there too. What changes by place is the sales tax rate and the business license. These pages cover all 29 Utah counties and the 7 largest cities with the clerk office, the combined sales tax and 2024 business numbers.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Counties covered
29 of 29
Cities covered
7
State sales tax
4.85%
LLC state fee
$59
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Counties
Counties are ranked by 2024 establishments from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. Sales tax is the unincorporated county rate for the fourth quarter of 2026.
| County | Establishments (2024) | Jobs (2024) | Average pay | Sales tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 67,066 | 796,203 | $77,495 | 7.45% |
| Utah County | 22,527 | 295,152 | $62,648 | 7.35% |
| Davis County | 10,532 | 144,747 | $59,003 | 7.15% |
| Washington County | 8,256 | 86,508 | $48,688 | 6.45% |
| Weber County | 7,433 | 121,786 | $58,684 | 7.45% |
| Cache County | 4,556 | 63,167 | $52,281 | 7.00% |
| Summit County | 3,588 | 31,820 | $67,235 | 8.75% |
| Iron County | 2,224 | 24,829 | $48,239 | 6.65% |
| Wasatch County | 1,655 | 12,108 | $56,807 | 7.25% |
| Box Elder County | 1,624 | 23,942 | $59,175 | 6.65% |
| Tooele County | 1,519 | 20,615 | $53,737 | 6.60% |
| Uintah County | 1,375 | 15,177 | $57,108 | 6.45% |
| Duchesne County | 854 | 8,970 | $57,898 | 6.35% |
| Sevier County | 812 | 9,927 | $47,714 | 6.65% |
| Sanpete County | 743 | 9,381 | $44,420 | 6.35% |
| Grand County | 688 | 6,934 | $47,058 | 7.35% |
| Carbon County | 644 | 8,653 | $50,378 | 6.35% |
| Millard County | 466 | 5,495 | $55,610 | 6.35% |
| Morgan County | 455 | 3,306 | $53,990 | 6.70% |
| Kane County | 438 | 4,062 | $43,909 | 7.35% |
| Juab County | 401 | 4,543 | $46,736 | 6.65% |
| San Juan County | 386 | 4,647 | $49,715 | 6.35% |
| Garfield County | 292 | 2,517 | $41,748 | 7.35% |
| Emery County | 273 | 3,675 | $57,193 | 6.35% |
| Beaver County | 268 | 2,715 | $44,316 | 6.35% |
| Rich County | 161 | 1,174 | $43,704 | 6.65% |
| Wayne County | 158 | 1,232 | $43,295 | 7.65% |
| Piute County | 62 | 315 | $35,949 | 6.35% |
| Daggett County | 58 | 410 | $41,037 | 7.65% |
Largest cities
Cities are ranked by the Census Bureau's 2024 population estimates.
| City | Population (2024) | County | Combined sales tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 217,783 | Salt Lake County | 8.45% |
| West Valley City | 138,144 | Salt Lake County | 7.45% |
| West Jordan | 116,688 | Salt Lake County | 7.45% |
| Provo | 115,479 | Utah County | 7.45% |
| St. George | 106,288 | Washington County | 6.75% |
| Orem | 96,646 | Utah County | 7.45% |
| Lehi | 93,446 | Utah County | 7.45% |
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What is local in Utah
Formation, annual renewals, registered agent changes and DBAs are all state filings with the Division of Corporations. Business licenses come from the city, or from the county outside city limits. Sales tax is collected at the combined state and local rate where the sale happens.
Source: Utah Division of Corporations fee schedule, fiscal year 2026Frequently asked questions
Do I form my LLC with my county?
No. Every Utah LLC is formed with the Division of Corporations for $59.
Source: Utah Division of Corporations fee schedule, fiscal year 2026Is sales tax different by county?
Yes. The state rate is 4.85 percent, and combined rates in late 2026 run from 6.35 percent in several rural counties to 8.75 percent in unincorporated Summit County.
Source: Utah State Tax CommissionReady 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.