Start a Business in Salt Lake City

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 Based on business type

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Overview

Starting a business in Salt Lake City requires a Business License through the Finance Department, Business Licensing. Base fee: Based on business type. No general state business license.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: Based on business type depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Finance Department, Business Licensing

Phone: 801-535-6370

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Common Mistakes

⚠ State capital

⚠ Salt Lake County Health Department for food permits

⚠ Alcohol licensing is uniquely restrictive (state-controlled)

⚠ Utah DABC controls all alcohol sales — package agency system

⚠ Temple district/downtown has specific zoning overlays

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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