New Business Compliance Checklist

NEW BUSINESS COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

State Tax Information
For information related to income tax, State sales tax, use taxes and other applicable state taxes contact:
Utah State Tax Commission
210 N 1950 W
Salt Lake City UT 84134
801-297-6703 – option #5

Federal Employer’s Tax ID Number and Federal Tax Information
50 S 200 E
Salt Lake City UT
1-800-829-1040

 Registration of a Business Name/Corporation
All persons doing business in Utah under an assumed business name must register their name. Corporations, LLC’s, etc., must file articles and name registration. Also a special state license may be required for your business.
Utah Department of Commerce
Heber M. Wells Building
160 E 300 S SLC UT
801-530-4849
Cost: Filing fee is $50, registration of name is $20

Salt Lake County Health Department
The Health Department has requirements for newly licensed and permitted establishments which include: Cosmetology, Day Cares, Massage Therapy, Tanning Facilities, Hotels, Restaurants and other food & drink establishments. For more information contact:
Salt Lake County Health Dept
788 E Wood Oak Ln
Murray UT 84107
801-313-6634 – food protection
801-313-6641 – all other departments

 Additional Phone Numbers
Better Business Bureau 801-892-6009
Div of Consumer Protection 801-530-6601
Dept of Motor Vehicles 801-297-2600
DBAC (alcohol licensing) 801-977-6800
BCI (background investigations) 801-965-4445