Utah law allows you to operate a sole proprietorship
under a name other than your own name. While you can
use your name, most people choose a specific
business name. If you want to do this, you should
first search the Utah Division of Corporations and
Commercial Code to see if the name you chose is
taken or if something similar exists.
In Utah, a business name must not
Match any other business name in the state
Be misleading
Use any certain government agency terms or
abbreviations like FBI or EPA
Step 2
File an assumed business name
Utah requires all business names, including those
that are the same as an owner’s legal name, through
the Department of Commerce
If you choose to operate the sole proprietorship
under a name other than your own legal name, you can
register the assumed business name or Doing Business
As name with the Utah Division of Corporations and
Commercial Code. (Some states call it a fictitious
name or a trade name, but Utah uses an assumed name)
To do so, you will fill out a Doing Business As
application. If you would like to file online, you
can apply and register through the Utah One Stop
Business Registration. There is an associated filing
fee in both cases of $22.
Step 3
Obtain Licence, Permits and zoning clearance if needed
Depending on the industry of your business, you may
need to obtain a variety of business licenses or
permits. This is managed by the Utah Department of
Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), though
some areas like health care are licensed by
independent areas.
In Utah, a general business license is not required,
but a state-level seller’s permit must be issued.
This permit serves as the state’s sales tax
registration and must be obtained by any business in
Utah that intends to sell or lease tangible personal
property or certain services. The Utah Taxpayer
Access Point can be used to apply for this seller’s
permit. Utah may also require certain licenses and
permits for specific professions and industries,
which are issued through the Division of
Occupational and Professional Licensing
Local governments in Utah may also require licenses
and permits depending on your business activity and
local rules. For example, Salt Lake City requires
every business to have a general business license in
order to operate there. Be sure to check with any
city or county governments where you plan to do
business to ensure you have all the proper
credentials
Step 4
Obtain an employer identification number (EIN)
If you’re planning a new hire, you need to obtain an
EIN. This nine-digit number is issued by the IRS and
used for tax purposes when you need to report wages.
You can file for an EIN online through the IRS
website.
If you do not have employees, you can use your
Social Security Number to file taxes and are not
required to have an EIN. However, some banks will
require small business owners to have an EIN to open
a business bank account, so you may want one anyway.
Next Step
Once you have these pieces in place, you officially have your own business! You can begin thinking about
things like marketing materials, landing your first clients, and how you want to grow over time.
Insurance
Add Chores For Me LLC as an additional Insured with their Insurance company.
They'll need one million dollars of general liability.