Short answer: File Foreign Registration Statement with the Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code for $59, and name a Utah registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Utah
File Foreign Registration Statement with the Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code ($59). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Utah registered agent.
Physical Utah address required.
How Utah compares
Utah's foreign LLC registration fee is $59. That's the 3rd lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Utah comes in $91 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $59 | 45 of 47 |
| Arizona | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| California | $70 | 43 of 47 |
| Colorado | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Nevada | $425 | 4 of 47 |
| New Mexico | $100 | 33 of 47 |
Utah fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Renewal | $18 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $59 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Utah questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Utah?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Utah (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Utah?
$59 to file Foreign Registration Statement.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Utah?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Utah. Physical Utah address required.
Does a foreign LLC file the Utah annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Renewal obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.