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Utah LLC Fees (2026): the State Schedule and the 3 Best LLC Services

UT Registered Agent.org ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and Utah Registered Agent.co ($199): our 2026 order for forming an LLC in Utah. Utah takes $59 to file and then $18 every year for the Annual Report/Renewal, a three-year state bill that stands 8th of 50.

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Utah fee schedule

8thacross 50 states, three-year state feesCounted up from the least expensive. Every state
Filing fee charged by the state
$59Entry from commerce.utah.gov, October 2026
Annual Report/Renewal
$18 / yrFalls due: last day of the entity's anniversary month. Entry from corporations.utah.gov, August 2026
Penalty for a late report
$10Entry from corporations.utah.gov, August 2026
State fees over three years
$95Year-one filing plus years two and three

Who files for you in Utah

Order from the five weighted criteria on the methodology page: three-year service fees at 32%, filings covered at 28%, then renewal price, fit with Utah rules and clarity of fees.

1. UT Registered Agent.org: best for Utah LLCs on a budget

First on the listFormation $199, renewal $99/yr

We enter UT Registered Agent.org first: $199 to form in Utah with agent service covered for year one, then $99 a year.

On three-year cost it is below Mainstay Filing, and that is the single biggest weight we use.

The Annual Report/Renewal remains your task, every year.

In the price

  • The Utah formation, prepared and filed
  • First year of agent service

Strengths

  • $99 yearly from year two
  • Agent covered in year one
  • Formation fee of $199

Weak points

  • Annual Report/Renewal filing is not covered
  • $99 add-on for the EIN
Visit UT Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

2. Mainstay Filing: best for the annual report filed on your behalf

Fifty-state coverage$199/yr on top of the $59 state fee

Rank 2, Mainstay Filing: a single yearly $199 pays for formation, a registered agent and the annual report, and it renews at $199.

UT Registered Agent.org beats it by $200 on three-year service fees.

The Annual Report/Renewal is handled too, and the $18 state fee is not marked up.

In the price

  • The formation filing, done for you
  • Registered agent service for the year
  • The annual report, prepared and submitted
  • EIN application included
  • The state fee is passed through at cost

Strengths

  • $199 again at renewal
  • A flat $199 a year
  • EIN application covered

Weak points

  • A yearly bill $100 larger than UT Registered Agent.org's
Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

3. Utah Registered Agent.co: best for formation close to home

Utah specialistFormation $199, renewal $99/yr

Next in the almanac, Utah Registered Agent.co: $199 to form in Utah with agent service covered for year one, then $99 a year.

The Annual Report/Renewal remains your task, every year.

Price for price it matches UT Registered Agent.org; either does the job.

In the price

  • The Utah formation, prepared and filed
  • First year of agent service

Strengths

  • Agent covered in year one
  • $99 yearly from year two
  • Formation fee of $199

Weak points

  • Annual Report/Renewal filing is not covered
  • $99 add-on for the EIN
Visit Utah Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

Utah picks in one table

#EntryYear-one priceYears two onService fees over three years
1UT Registered Agent.org$199$99/yr$397Visit UT Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Mainstay Filing$199$199/yr$597Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Utah Registered Agent.co$199$99/yr$397Visit Utah Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Every price here was read on November 12, 2026. Add Utah's $59 filing fee to each row.

State and service fees, by year

Choose years and a service. The state side uses the official schedule: $59 at formation, then the Annual Report/Renewal from year two.
State $95 and service $397 make $492 over 3 years with UT Registered Agent.org.

Utah among its neighbors in the rank

PositionStateThree-year state fees
6thHawaii$76
7thIowa$80
8thUtah$95
9thOhio$99
10thColorado$100
The whole table is on LLC costs by state; the lowest fees rank first.

The Utah filing fee in 2026

The Utah Secretary of State accepts the Certificate of Organization for a $59 fee (Utah Code § 48-3a-201). No listed service adds a markup to it. Expected turnaround: Most filings immediately; manual review 5 to 7 business days.

Annual Report/Renewal: the cost

Utah asks for the Annual Report/Renewal every year, to arrive last day of the entity's anniversary month with a fee of $18. If it is late, $10 is added.

Why UT Registered Agent.org is listed first

UT Registered Agent.org won on added cost over three years, which is worth 32%; Mainstay Filing came next.

UT Registered Agent.org's service fees across three years: $397 ($200 less than Mainstay Filing).

Questions on Utah

What will it cost to form an LLC in Utah?

Utah charges $59 to file. Add $199 if a service does the filing.

What does the Utah Annual Report/Renewal cost?

The state charges $18 every year and expects the filing last day of the entity's anniversary month. Sending it late costs $10 more.

How does Utah compare on LLC state fees?

Position 8th of 50 on three-year state fees, at $95, counting up from the least expensive state.

How soon does the state approve a new LLC?

Processing runs Most filings immediately; manual review 5 to 7 business days.

Is a registered agent mandatory in Utah?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Which LLC service should I hire?

UT Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing and Utah Registered Agent.co, in the order shown.

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Citations for this entry

  1. Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code from corporations.utah.gov, read August 2026
  2. Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code from corporations.utah.gov, read August 2026
  3. Utah report due date from le.utah.gov, read August 2026
  4. Utah Code § 48-3a-201 from le.utah.gov, read August 2026
  5. Utah formation fee: Filing fee, official source from commerce.utah.gov, read October 2026
  6. Utah registered agent statute from le.utah.gov, read October 2026
  7. Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source from cca.hawaii.gov, read October 2026
  8. Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source from cca.hawaii.gov, read October 2026
  9. Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division release of July from cca.hawaii.gov, read October 2026
  10. Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source from files.hawaii.gov, read October 2026
  11. Iowa Code § 489.201 from legis.iowa.gov, read August 2026
  12. Iowa formation fee: Filing fee, official source from legis.iowa.gov, read October 2026
  13. Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division from help.sos.iowa.gov, read August 2026
  14. Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division from help.sos.iowa.gov, read August 2026
  15. Ohio Rev from codes.ohio.gov, read August 2026
  16. Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source from codes.ohio.gov, read October 2026
  17. Colo from sos.state.co.us, read August 2026
  18. Colorado formation fee: Filing fee, official source from coloradosos.gov, read October 2026
  19. Colorado Secretary of State from sos.state.co.us, read August 2026
  20. Colorado Secretary of State from sos.state.co.us, read August 2026
  21. Colorado yearly filing: Periodic report, official source from coloradosos.gov, read October 2026
  22. Processing and expedite, official source from businessregistration.utah.gov, read October 2026
  23. On November 12, 2026 we recorded the pricing page of UT Registered Agent.org
  24. On November 12, 2026 we recorded the Utah service page of Mainstay Filing
  25. On November 12, 2026 we recorded the pricing page of Utah Registered Agent.co