State filing requirements for Utah.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
https://secure.utah.gov/bes/ |
Fee: | $61 |
Processing: | 20 business days / 2 weeks (estimate) |
Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
https://secure.utah.gov/bes/ |
Link: | https://corporations.utah.gov/renewal-process/ |
Due: | Annually, by incorporation anniversary date |
Fee: | $10.00 |
Charity registration
Link: | https://secure.utah.gov/charities/start.html |
Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
Fee: | $75.00 |
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
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. |
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:
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Sales tax exemption
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. |
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:
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Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
No permit required |
Link: | https://dcp.utah.gov/registrations/charities.html |
Due: | Before event |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |

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