Form Your Utah S Corporation
Incorporate in the Beehive State for just $59, then elect S-corp status for pass-through taxation and payroll-tax savings - all in the 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 — due Anniversary month of formation
- State tax rate4.5% flat corporate income tax
- Expedited option1-2 business days (+$75)
Form your Utah S-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Utah S-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 S-Corp in Utah
Utah pairs an ultra-low $59 incorporation cost with a flat 4.5% corporate income tax and no franchise tax, making it an efficient base for an S corporation seeking pass-through treatment and payroll-tax savings. The booming Silicon Slopes corridor, the nation's youngest and most educated workforce, and strong university partnerships give founder-operated S-corps room to scale.
Pass-through taxation - profits flow to your personal return, avoiding the corporation's entity-level double tax
Self-employment tax savings on distributions taken beyond a reasonable W-2 salary
Ultra-low $59 state filing fee for the underlying corporation
Very low $18 annual renewal to keep your corporation in good standing
No franchise tax in Utah
Silicon Slopes tech corridor with the nation's youngest, most educated workforce
Limited liability protection separating personal and business assets
Enhanced credibility with banks, investors, and partners as an incorporated S-corp
Key features of a Utah S-Corp
- Pass-through taxation with no entity-level double tax
- Payroll-tax savings on distributions vs. a reasonable salary
- Ultra-low $59 incorporation fee and $18 annual renewal
- No franchise tax in Utah
- Silicon Slopes tech hub and youngest workforce in the nation
Major industries in Utah
Form your Utah S-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 Corporation Name
Your name must include a corporate designator such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' or an abbreviation like 'Corp.' or 'Inc.' Check availability through the Utah Division of Corporations' business search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Utah requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal 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 typically processes immediately to 1-2 business days.
- 04
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS - you'll need it to file the S-corp election, open a business bank account, and run payroll.
- 05
Elect S-Corp Status with Form 2553
File IRS Form 2553 to elect S corporation tax treatment. This must be done within 75 days of formation (or by March 15 to apply for the current tax year).
- 06
File Your Annual Renewal
Utah corporations must file an annual renewal during the anniversary month of incorporation. The fee is just $18.
Utah S-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Utah S-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Utah S-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
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of formation to elect S-corp status
- Meet S-corp eligibility: no more than 100 shareholders, US citizens/residents only, one class of stock
- Pay shareholder-employees a reasonable W-2 salary before taking distributions
- File annual renewal during the anniversary month ($18)
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 S-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an S-Corp in Utah. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How do I form an S corporation in Utah?
An S corporation isn't a separate state filing - it's a tax election. You first incorporate by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code ($59), then file IRS Form 2553 to elect S-corp tax status.
How much does it cost to start an S corporation in Utah?
The state filing fee for the underlying corporation is just $59, and the annual renewal is only $18. Electing S-corp status with the IRS via Form 2553 is free. Our service fee is added on top of the state fee.
How long does Utah incorporation take?
Online filings with the Utah Division of Corporations process immediately to 1-2 business days. Expedited processing is also available.
What is the deadline to file Form 2553?
You must file IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of forming your corporation, or by March 15 to have the S-corp election apply to the current tax year.
How does an S corporation save on taxes?
An S-corp passes profits through to your personal return, avoiding the corporation's entity-level double tax. You pay yourself a reasonable W-2 salary, and remaining profits taken as distributions are not subject to self-employment/payroll tax. Utah's 4.5% corporate income tax and individual income tax still apply.
Who is eligible to be an S corporation?
An S-corp may have no more than 100 shareholders, all of whom must be US citizens or residents, and it can issue only one class of stock. Foreign (non-resident) owners are not eligible - those businesses should consider a C corporation or LLC instead.
When is the Utah annual renewal due?
Utah corporations must file an annual renewal during the anniversary month of incorporation. The fee is just $18, and there is no separate franchise tax in Utah.
Do I need to file a BOI report for my Utah S corporation?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in a US state still file.
Utah government filing resources
Filing fees for common S-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 moreS-Corp is a federal IRS tax election, not a separate Utah entity.
Learn moreS-Corp is a federal IRS tax election (Form 2553), not a separate Utah state entity.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Utah S-Corp
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