LLC for Beginners

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Forming an LLC in Utah for the first time

The Utah filing fee is $59. For a beginner the best service is Mainstay Filing: $199 a year covers the filing, agent, EIN application and the annual report, so year 1 comes to $258.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Your Utah checklist

  1. File the Certificate of Organization. $59 to the Utah Secretary of State.
  2. Registered agent. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Mainstay Filing includes it.
  3. EIN. Free from the IRS; included in the application Mainstay Filing prepares.
  4. Operating agreement. Write one even for a single owner. No upcharge at Mainstay Filing.
  5. Annual report. Annual Report/Renewal, every year, $18. Due: Last day of the entity's anniversary month each year.
Best for beginners

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $59 state fee

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Total for the first three years

$692 with Mainstay Filing, state fees included. Others: Northwest Registered Agent $384; ZenBusiness $592; Bizee $393; LegalZoom $842 (these totals leave out any charge for filing the annual report).

Questions

What is the best LLC service for a beginner in Utah?

Mainstay Filing. First year $258 including the $59 Utah filing fee; $217 in year 2.

Can a beginner file an LLC in Utah without a service?

Yes: file the Certificate of Organization with the Utah Secretary of State for $59. Required registered agent: A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity), or the holder of a named position in the company.

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