Form Your Utah C Corporation
Build an investor-ready company in the Beehive State with the lowest filing costs, the structure VCs require, and a booming Silicon Slopes tech hub
Filed in Utah
The Beehive State · UT
- State filing fee$59
- Processing timeImmediate to 1-2 business days online
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$18/year renewal — due Anniversary month of incorporation
- State tax rate4.5% flat corporate income tax
- Expedited option1-2 business days (+$75)
Form your Utah C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Utah C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $59 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
Registered agent
Required in Utah — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Utah
Utah pairs ultra-low formation costs with the 'Silicon Slopes' corridor, making it a magnet for venture-backed C Corporations raising capital from Salt Lake City to Provo. The structure — issuing stock, a board of directors, and perpetual existence — gives Utah founders the credibility institutional investors require, supported by the youngest and most educated workforce in the country.
Very low filing fee of $59 and only $18 per year to stay in good standing
The entity structure venture capitalists and institutional investors expect before they write a check
Issue stock and equity, build a cap table, and grant options to employees and advisors
Perpetual existence — the corporation lives on independent of any founder or shareholder
Potential Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS / Section 1202) benefits on a future exit may apply
Located in 'Silicon Slopes,' one of the fastest-growing venture-backed tech hubs in the nation
Backed by the youngest and most educated workforce in the country
Clean governance — a board of directors and bylaws signal credibility to investors and banks
Key features of a Utah C-Corp
- Ultra-low $59 filing fee and $18 annual renewal
- The investor-ready structure for issuing stock and raising priced rounds
- Board of directors, bylaws, and perpetual existence
- Potential QSBS / Section 1202 treatment may apply on a future sale
- Silicon Slopes tech hub with the nation's youngest workforce
Major industries in Utah
Form your Utah C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Immediate to 1-2 business days online.
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include a corporate designator such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Corp.,' 'Inc.,' or 'Co.' Check availability through the Utah Division of Corporations' business search before you file.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Utah requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal and tax documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The filing fee is $59, and online filing is processed immediately to 1-2 business days. Your Articles must state the number of authorized shares.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint Directors
Hold an organizational meeting to adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors and officers, and authorize the issuance of stock to founders.
- 05
Issue Stock and File 83(b) Elections
Issue founder shares and record them on your cap table. If founders receive restricted stock subject to vesting, each should file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of the grant.
- 06
Obtain an EIN and File the Annual Renewal
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring. Then file Utah's annual renewal during your anniversary month for just $18 to stay in good standing.
Utah C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Utah C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Utah C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code ($59)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Utah address
- Authorize a number of shares of stock in your Articles of Incorporation
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors (minimum one director)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS for federal tax filing and banking
- File an annual renewal during your anniversary month ($18)
- Obtain any required state and local business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $22 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $59 Utah state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Utah)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Utah C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Utah. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form a C Corporation in Utah?
The state filing fee for your Articles of Incorporation is just $59, and the annual renewal is only $18 per year. Our service fee is added on top of the state fee.
How long does it take to incorporate in Utah?
When you file online with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, processing is typically immediate to 1-2 business days.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC?
A C Corporation is the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. It lets you issue stock, build a cap table, grant employee options, install a board of directors, and raise priced rounds or SAFEs — and it has perpetual existence independent of its founders.
How is a Utah C Corporation taxed?
At the federal level a C Corporation pays a flat 21% corporate income tax, and dividends paid to shareholders are taxed again on their personal returns — the 'double taxation' of C Corps. In Utah, the corporation also pays a 4.5% flat state corporate income tax; Utah charges no franchise tax, and the state sales tax is 4.7%.
What is an 83(b) election and when do I file it?
If you receive restricted stock subject to vesting, an 83(b) election lets you be taxed on the value at grant rather than as it vests. You must file it with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the stock — the deadline is strict and cannot be extended.
Could my Utah C Corp qualify for QSBS benefits?
Potentially. Stock in a qualifying C Corporation may qualify as Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under Section 1202, which can offer significant capital-gains benefits on a future sale. The rules changed in 2025, so confirm current eligibility with a tax advisor — these benefits may apply to your situation.
Does my Utah corporation have to file a BOI report with FinCEN?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, U.S. domestic entities and U.S. persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Only entities formed outside the U.S. and registered to do business in a U.S. state still file.
When is the Utah annual renewal due for a corporation?
Your annual renewal is due during the anniversary month of your incorporation, and the fee is just $18 to keep your corporation in good standing.
Utah government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Utah state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$22 non-refundable for either a new filing or a renewal.
Utah calls its good-standing document a Certificate of Existence.
Learn moreCertified copy = $12 for the certification stamp (fee-schedule line 'Statement of certification') PLUS $0.30 per copied page.
Current 2026 fees: $5 per document by mail-in paper.
Filed online (Formations > Foreign (Out of State) Registrations > Foreign Business Corporation).
Learn moreFee $17 verified directly on the official form (prints 'Non-Refundable Processing Fee: $17.00', rev 07/25) and FY2026 Fee Schedule ('Amendment - profit $17').
Learn moreNon-refundable processing fee per the FY2026 fee schedule ('Change form $17' / 'Online changes $17').
Learn moreDomestic corporation reinstatement fee per the FY2026 fee schedule (effective July 1, 2025).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Utah C-Corp
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