County · Emery County
Start an LLC in Emery County, Utah
Businesses in Emery County form an LLC with the Utah Division of Corporations for $59, not with the county. In 2024 Emery County had 273 business establishments, 3,675 jobs and an average annual wage of $57,193. The combined sales tax in the unincorporated county is 6.35%. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 12, 2026, against official Utah sources.
Establishments (2024)
273
Jobs (2024)
3,675
Average annual pay
$57,193
County sales tax, Q4 2026
6.35%
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 Emery County
Emery County, seat Castle Dale, is home to coal-fired power plants and the San Rafael Swell. Energy jobs keep average pay above most rural counties.
With 10,161 residents and 273 establishments in 2024, Emery County has about 37 residents per business, and it ranks #24 of 29 by establishment count. Pay averaged $57,193 a year across 3,675 jobs, below Utah's average of about $66,894.
The county clerk's office is in Castle Dale. 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 Emery County is 6.35 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 StatisticsEmery County Clerk
The Emery County Clerk keeps county records and runs elections. It is a useful local contact, but it does not form companies or take DBA registrations, which are both state filings in Utah.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Emery County Clerk |
| Address | PO Box 907, Castle Dale, UT 84513 |
| Phone | 435-381-3550 |
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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.
Emery 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 | 273 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 3,675 |
| Average annual pay, 2024 | $57,193 |
| Statewide average annual pay, 2024 (all 29 counties) | $66,894 |
| Jobs per establishment | 13.5 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 10,161 |
| Residents per establishment | 37 |
| Rank among the 29 Utah counties by establishments | #24 |
Sales tax and local licenses in Emery County
Utah's state sales tax is 4.85 percent, and counties and cities add local options on top. In unincorporated Emery County the combined rate is 6.35% for October through December 2026. Register with the State Tax Commission before your first taxable sale, and get your business license from the city where you operate, or from Emery County if you are outside city limits.
Source: Utah State Tax CommissionForming the company, step by step
- Search the name in the Division of Corporations business entity records and add an LLC or corporate ending.
- File the Certificate of Organization or Articles of Incorporation with the Division: $59 for either.
- Name a registered agent with a physical Utah address. Ours is $199 a year.
- Get an EIN from the IRS, then open a business bank account in the exact registered name.
- Register for sales tax and withholding with the State Tax Commission if you sell taxable goods or have employees.
- Renew every year by the last day of your anniversary month: $18 to the Division.
Frequently asked questions
Do I form my Emery County LLC at the county clerk's office in Castle Dale?
No. Utah LLCs and corporations are formed statewide with the Division of Corporations for $59. The Emery County clerk handles elections, marriage licenses and county records, not business entity filings.
What sales tax rate applies in Emery County?
6.35 percent in unincorporated Emery 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 Emery 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.