Obtaining a Business License
Do I need a business license?
A business license is required for any business activity. "Business" means and includes all trades, occupations, professions, or activities engaged in within the County, carried on for the purpose of gain or economic profit. Note: A business license from Utah County IS NOT the same as approval from other required agencies and organizations such as: Utah County Health Department, Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Internal Revenue Service, or others.
Process
the following information provides the appropriate steps and applications needed to obtain a business license:
Before you apply
Obtain a State Business Entity number. You can obtain this by registering your business name at the Tax Commission located at 150 East Center #1300, Provo, Utah and obtain an Entity number / DBA (Doing Business As) number. The filing fee depends upon the type of business. Contact Information Phone: 801-374-7070.
Obtain a Utah State Sales Tax number. This can be done along with your business registration at the Utah State Tax Commission https://tax.utah.gov
Business License Zone Clearance.
Fill out and submit the Business License Zone Clearance Application. After submittal, applicants will receive a written statement addressing the permitted uses in a zone and how they apply to the business. They may also receive a list of conditions or steps to be met in order for a business license to be issued.
Business License Application & Payment.
Business License Application & Payment. This application will be sent directly to the applicant. Fill it out completely and submit the application with the associated payment. (View Fee Schedule)
Schedule Inspections
A business license inspection, building inspection and fire inspection of your site may be required prior to opening. Please contact the Community Development Office at (801) 851-8343 to schedule your inspection.
Your business license will be issued once all the above steps have been completed, your application reviewed and approved, and inspections approved. The license will need to be renewed every year in July. If your business requires a BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) check, it will also need to be renewed.