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 volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://secure.utah.gov/bes/ |
| Fee: | $61 |
| Processing: | 20 business days / 2 weeks (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| 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
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| 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
Notes
Initial form
| 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
Notes
Initial form
| 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
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.
| 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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