How to Form an LLC in Utah, Step by Step
Forming a limited liability company in Utah is an administrative process handled by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The legal basis is Utah Code Title 16, Chapter 20 (the Utah…
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All guides →LLC vs. Corporation vs. Sole Proprietorship in Utah
Utah founders most often choose among three basic structures: sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), and corporation. Each is created under a different part of Utah law, and each carri…
EIN Explained: What It Is and When a Business Needs One
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit federal tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. It functions as the business equivalent of a Social Security number f…
Operating Agreements: The Basics
An operating agreement is the internal governing document of a limited liability company. Utah law does not require it to be filed with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, but written o…
Beneficial Ownership Reporting: What It Is and Why It Keeps Changing
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and codified at 31 U.S.C. 5336, directed the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to collect…
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Explained
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract in which one or more parties agree to keep certain shared information confidential and to limit how that information is used. Businesses use NDAs when d…
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