State filing requirements for Utah.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
https://secure.utah.gov/bes/
Additional info
 
Fee: $61
Processing: 20 business days / 2 weeks (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time
Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://secure.utah.gov/bes/
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://corporations.utah.gov/renewal-process/
Due: Annually, by incorporation anniversary date
Fee: $10.00
Charity registration

Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: https://secure.utah.gov/charities/start.html
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: $75.00
Renewal form (e-file)
 
Link: https://secure.utah.gov/charities/start.html
Due: Annually, by your initial registration anniversary date. (unless exempt from filing)
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Income/franchise tax exemption

Notes
 
In order to become exempt from Utah income tax, you must complete the income tax exemption application below. Your organization must be listed in the IRS Business Master File prior to applying.
Initial form
 
Link: Form TC-161
http://tax.utah.gov/forms/current/tc-161.pdf
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Sales tax exemption

Notes
 
In order to become exempt from Utah sales tax, you must complete the sales tax exemption application below. Your organization must be listed in the IRS Business Master File prior to applying.
Initial form
 
Link: Form TC-160
http://tax.utah.gov/forms/current/tc-160.pdf
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Tax department

Not required for Utah.
Raffles (games of chance)

Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
Notes
 
No permit required
Filing information
 
Link: https://dcp.utah.gov/registrations/charities.html
Due: Before event
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
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