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Starting a New Business in South Jordan City
Business Registration
Register your business with the State of Utah Department of Commerce. This online OneStop Business Registration site is a secure online service available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You can also reach the Department of Commerce by calling 877-526-3994.
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. If you are a sole proprietor with no employees your social security number can serve as your Federal Tax ID number. This is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service. You can get an EIN through the OneStop Business Registration or you can apply for this number online through the IRS.
Utah Sales Tax Number (if Applicable)
A Utah sales tax number can be obtained online through the OneStop Business Registration. You can also apply using Form TC-69, Utah State Business and Tax Registration. For more information and to find out if you need a Utah Sales Tax number contact the Utah State Tax Commission. More information is available by reading Sales and Use Tax General Information (Pub 25) (PDF).
State & Federal Regulatory License (if Applicable)
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) regulate over 60 occupations and professions. To determine if your occupation, profession, or business is regulated view the DOPL checklist or call 866-275-3675.
Other regulatory licenses may be required by one or more of the following:
- Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Salt Lake County Health Department
- Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
- Utah Department of Health Child Care Licensing
- Utah Department of Public Safety - Criminal Identification (BCI)
- Utah Insurance Department
- Utah Department of Commerce Division of Securities
- Utah Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate
- Utah Department of Human Services
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
- Utah State Tax Commission - Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division
- Utah State Tax Commission - Cigarette and Tobacco
- US Customs - Importing/Exporting
Health Department (if Applicable)
Contact the Salt Lake County Health Department to find out if you require Health Department approval. Or call: Non-food related 385-468-3793 / Food related 385-468-3845.
South Jordan City Business License Application
Complete the online business license application
Other Helpful Resources for Business Owners & Consumers
- South Valley Chamber of Commerce
- USA.gov
- Better Business Bureau
- Utah Department of Commerce Division of Consumer Protection
- Utah.gov Data Request
- Utah.gov Business
- Utah Nonprofits Association
- Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
- U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
- Utah Department of Workforce Services
- Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)
- Utah Small Business Development Centers
- State of Utah Labor Commission
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Utah Department of Financial Institutions
- Utah Department of Commerce
- Utah Department of Environmental Quality
- State of Utah Labor Commission Industrial Accidents Division