Short answer: $59 to file, about $59 in year one, and about $18 a year after that. Formation fee
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$59
Formation fee
Each year after
$18
Annual renewal fee
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $59 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $98 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $59 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $258 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Utah compares
Utah's LLC filing fee is $59. That's the 11th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Utah comes in $45 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $59 | 41 of 51 |
| Arizona | $85 | 38 of 51 |
| California | $70 | 40 of 51 |
| Colorado | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Nevada | $436 | 2 of 51 |
| New Mexico | $50 | 44 of 51 |
Utah fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $59 | Online only (no standalone paper form for standard initial formation) |
| Annual Renewal | $18 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Name reservation (optional) | $22 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $17 | Waived/free if filed concurrently with the annual renewal |
| Amendment | $37 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $12 | |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $59 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Statement of Dissolution | $0 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $22 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Utah questions
What is the Utah LLC filing fee?
$59 for Certificate of Organization. Online only (no standalone paper form for standard initial formation)
How much does an Utah LLC cost per year?
About $18 a year in state fees. Annual renewal fee
Is it cheaper to file an Utah LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Utah?
$75 per filing
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.