Utah LLC Formation
If you want to form a business entity that earns a profit, but limits taxes and personal liability, you may want to consider forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). LLCs also have the same powers afforded to a corporation. Forming an LLC in Utah is easy, fast, and affordable.
| Utah LLC Costs | |
|---|---|
| TotalLegal Fee | $99 |
| Utah Filing Fee | $59 |
| Total | $158 |
Naming the LLC
The name of the limited liability company must contain the words "LLC", "L.L.C.", "Limited Liability Company", "LC", "L.C.", "Ltd. Liability Company", "Ltd. Liability Co.", "Ltd. Company" or "Ltd. Co.".
Required Information
You will need to provide the name and address of your LLC, the email address of the primary contact person for the LLC, the Registered Agent's name and physical address, and the name(s) and address(es) of the member(s) (the owners) of the LLC.
Steps to Forming a Utah LLC
- Complete the TotalLegal online interview.
- TotalLegal performs an LLC name availability search.
- TotalLegal will file your LLC with the Utah Secretary of State within one business day.
Processing time can vary, but Utah filings typically take 5-6 weeks. When approved, TotalLegal will upload your Articles of Organization to your account, and send you an email letting you know you are approved to do business in Utah.
Utah LLC Advantages
- Utah LLCs are usually approved in 5-6 weeks.
Maintaining an Utah LLC
It's not hard at all. Each Utah LLC is required to file an annual renewal report. The report is due each year on the anniversary date of the LLC (the date and month the LLC was formed). The fee is $15. The report and the fee can be completed and paid easiy online.
Making Changes to Your LLC
Making changes to your LLC in Utah is pretty inexpensive compared to other states. Most changes you need to amend your LLC and/or change your Registered Agent can be done online, most for $15.00 or less.
Why use TotalLegal?
TotalLegal provides your LLC with a free Operating Agreement. Since your approved LLC's Articles of Organization do not list the owners (members) of the LLC, having all of this information in your Operating Agreement will make opening a bank account for your LLC in Utah very easy.