How to Start a Business In Utah

Here are some steps on how to become a legal business (part or full-time) in the state of Utah.
Getting started– The state of Utah has created resources to help you start your business:  Starting a Business in Utah and Utah Business Resources

-Register your business name.

Find out more about registering a business name here:  https://secure.utah.gov/bes/

If you need help choosing a business name: 12 Tips to Help Choose a Business Name

-Select a business structure.

Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: Business Structure

-Register your business.

Find out more about how register your new business with the state of Utah here: https://secure.utah.gov/account/log-in.html

-Open a Business Checking Account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your business with your new business name.

-Find out about taxes and hire an accountant.

You may want to have an accountant do the work. More info about taxes here: http://tax.utah.gov/business and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business

 -Get Liability Insurance.

Depending on what type of services you plan to offer, you may want to consider liability insurance.