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LLC formation services compared in Utah (2026)
The Utah filing fee is $59. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $258 in year 1; the other four services range from $59 to $308.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Utah
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $59 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $98 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $158 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $258 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $308 |
Utah filing details
- State filing fee
- $59
- Formation document
- Certificate of Organization
- Filed with
- Utah Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report/Renewal, every year: $18
- Registered agent
- Required. 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.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $59 state fee = $258 in year 1
- 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.
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Utah questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Utah with a service?
In year 1, from $59 (Bizee) to $308 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Utah’s $59 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $258.
What does Utah charge to file an LLC?
$59, paid to the Utah Secretary of State for the Certificate of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Utah LLC?
Yes. 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.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Utah Code § 48-3a-201 (Utah Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act); fee set administratively per FY2026 Division fee schedule ($59) (multira state research spine): le.utah.gov/xcode/Title48/Chapter3a/C48-3a-S201_1800010118000101.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Utah formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: commerce.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/currentfees.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (multira state research spine): corporations.utah.gov/renewal-process/, checked August 12, 2026
- Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (multira state research spine): corporations.utah.gov/business-entities/domestic-limited-liability-company/, checked August 12, 2026
- Utah report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): le.utah.gov/xcode/Title48/Chapter3A/48-3a-S212.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Utah registered agent statute (Utah Code § 16-17-203): le.utah.gov/xcode/Title16/Chapter17/C16-17_1800010118000101.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).