Maintaining an orderly marketplace is one of the hallmarks of democracy. In order to be a part of this marketplace, businesses must comply with certain state and federal licensing and regulations requirements. The following information will help you find out where you should register your business and which licenses and permits you might need.

General Information

• Business Resource (Information, Business Workshops, One-Stop Service Centers, Tax Research Library)
• Doing Business in Utah, A Guide to Business Information
• Search the Utah Code and Constitution
• Online Tax Filing and Paying

Business Registration & Licensing Regulations

• Local Business Licenses
• Business Licensing & Registration Guide
• Tips for New Business Registrations
• Annual Report / Renewal Information
• Business Tax Registration
• Forms Necessary to Establish and Register a Business
• Online OneStop Business Registration
• Professional and Occupational Licenses
• Register a Business Entity/Organization
• Consumer Protection Statutes

Tax Information

Regulations

• Business Taxes (IRS)
• State Tax Requirements, Registration, and Information
• Utah Tax Forms and Publications
• State Tax Filing Frequencies and Due Dates

Exemptions

• Inventory Tax Exemption

Tax Credits

• Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
• Income Tax Credits
• Recycling Market Development Zone Tax Credit
• Research Activities Tax Credit
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
• Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
• Pass-Through Entity Withholding Tax Credit
• Targeted Business Income Tax Credit
• Veteran Employment Tax Credit

Resources

• Business Resources and Information
• Tax Commission Rules, Decisions, Rulings, and Bulletins
• Tax Training Workshops and Online Classes
• Online Tax Filing and Paying

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

• What is Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Online Filings
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Forms
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Information and Instructions

Unemployment Insurance Information

• What is Unemployment Insurance?
• Unemployment Insurance (U.I.) Taxes in Utah
• Unemployment Insurance, New Employer Registration
• Register to Access Your Unemployment Insurance (U.I.) Account
• Unemployment Insurance (U.I.), Public Information & Services

State Labor Law Regulations

Antidiscrimination and Labor Information

• Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division
• Employer's Guide to Workers' Compensation
• Child Labor Laws
• Minimum Wage

Workplace Safety & Health

• Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirements (Adobe PDF Document; see page 72 for Workers' Comp info)
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division

Environmental Regulations

• Environmental Awareness for Mountain Resort Industries
• Environmental Permits
• Federal and State Environmental Laws
• Environmental Resources
• Environmental Business Compliance Assistance
• Federal Employment Number
• IRS One-Stop Small Business Resource

Federal Labor Law Regulations

• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Laws
• Americans with Disabilities Online Resource
• US Dept. of Labor
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission