Annual reports, licenses, beneficial ownership, corporate formalities.
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 identifyi…
Every LLC, corporation, limited partnership, and registered DBA in Utah must file an annual report (called an annual renewal) with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to stay in good standing. The…
Utah requires most registered business entities to file an annual report (sometimes called a renewal) with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The filing keeps the entity in good standing, confir…
Each domestic filing entity and each registered foreign entity files an annual report with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Since October 1, 2026 this single section applies to LLCs, corporati…
In March 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule that removed beneficial ownership information reporting for companies created in the United States and for U.S. persons, limiting the requirement to certain f…
The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code publishes its fee schedule each fiscal year. Under the FY2026 schedule, effective July 1, 2025, a domestic LLC certificate of organization and domestic profit-c…
Effective October 1, 2026, Utah renumbered its business entity statutes. The LLC Act now sits in Title 16, Chapter 20, and rules that apply to every entity type — names, registered agents, annual reports and a…
Recurring items most small businesses address each year. Deadlines vary by entity type, jurisdiction, and tax situation; confirm each against the cited source.
January 31 following the end of the tax year.
Most states expect corporations to hold annual shareholder and director meetings and keep written minutes; check the business corporation act and the company's bylaws.
The 15th day of the fourth month after the end of the tax year. For calendar-year filers this is April 15.
The last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.
April 15 for calendar-year filers, filed as part of the individual's Form 1040.
Set by the issuing city or county; typically annual. Add your license month to your business profile.
The 15th day of the third month after the end of the tax year. For calendar-year filers this is March 15.
Generally April 15, June 15 and September 15 of the tax year, and January 15 of the following year.
D.B.A. registrations renew every three years on the registration anniversary.
Due by the last day of the anniversary month of the LLC's formation each year, starting the year after formation. It may be filed up to 60 days early.
Due by the last day of the anniversary month of incorporation each year, starting the year after incorporation. It may be filed up to 60 days early.
Filed electronically with the Utah State Tax Commission by January 31, together with the fourth-quarter or annual return. Dates on a weekend or legal holiday move to the next business day.
Furnish copies to recipients by January 31; file W-2s with the Social Security Administration and 1099-NECs with the IRS by January 31.
