Kept simple · Utah
3 Best LLC Services in Utah (2026) and What Utah Requires
The short version
- State fee
- $59, paid once
- Afterward
- $18 each year
- Registered agent
- Yes, it is required
- Ranked first
- Utah Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then UT Registered Agent.org
Utah, ranked
The order follows five checks. Three-year cost comes first, then what the price covers. See method.1. Utah Registered Agent.co: best for a one-state LLC
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
Utah Registered Agent.co ranks first in Utah. $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
Its three-year total is under Mainstay Filing's, which puts it first for a company that stays put.
The Annual Report/Renewal is not included. You file it.
Includes
- Utah formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- $199 plus the state fee to form
- The first agent year is included
- Renewal $99
Against
- The Annual Report/Renewal is a task you keep
- The EIN application costs $99 extra
2. Mainstay Filing: best for handing off upkeep
$199 yearly ($258 due at signup, state fee included)
Mainstay Filing ranks second. The annual report is filed within the $199 annual price, along with formation and the registered agent.
The $200 three-year gap to Utah Registered Agent.co explains the lower place.
It files the Annual Report/Renewal. The state's $18 is passed on at cost.
Includes
- LLC formation, filed
- Registered agent for a year
- Annual report filed for you
- EIN application filed
- State fees at cost
Good
- A flat $199 a year
- EIN handled
- Renews at $199
Against
- $100 a year above Utah Registered Agent.co after year one
3. UT Registered Agent.org: best for another local option
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
UT Registered Agent.org ranks third. $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
The Annual Report/Renewal is not included. You file it.
Price for price, a tie with Utah Registered Agent.co.
Includes
- Utah formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- $199 plus the state fee to form
- The first agent year is included
- Renewal $99
Against
- The Annual Report/Renewal is a task you keep
- The EIN application costs $99 extra
Prices
| # | Company | Start | After year one | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | utah formation filing; agent for year one | Visit Utah Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | LLC formation, filed; registered agent for a year; annual report filed for you | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | UT Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | utah formation filing; agent for year one | Visit UT Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
What does an LLC cost to form here?
$59 to the state. $199 more if a service files for you.
With the recurring report, state fees reach $95 in three years. commerce.utah.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What do I file?
You submit one filing, the Certificate of Organization, to the Utah Secretary of State.
Law: Utah Code § 48-3a-201. Expect: Most filings immediately; manual review 5 to 7 business days. commerce.utah.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity), or the holder of a named position in the company.
le.utah.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What comes after formation?
The Annual Report/Renewal comes each year and costs $18. In the state's words the filing is due last day of the entity's anniversary month. Note it early.
A late filing adds $10.
corporations.utah.gov as of August 2026, our only source here
Is a service required?
A service is optional. State fees alone are $95 over three years.
Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for the paperwork and the agent.
Why this order?
Utah Registered Agent.co scores best on three-year cost, which is 38% of the score.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Three-year totals favor Utah Registered Agent.co: $397, which is $200 lower than Mainstay Filing.
What Utah requires to form an LLC
| Requirement | Rule or amount | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $59 | commerce.utah.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | le.utah.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Annual Report/Renewal | $18 every year | corporations.utah.gov as of August 2026, our only source here |
| State fees, three years | $95 | The rows above, added |
Questions
How long does the state take?
Most filings immediately; manual review 5 to 7 business days.
Is the EIN application included?
Only Mainstay Filing builds the EIN application into its price. Utah Registered Agent.co bills $99 for it and UT Registered Agent.org bills $99 for it.
Is there a late fee?
A late report costs $10 more.
What are the three-year totals?
Across three years: Utah Registered Agent.co at $397, Mainstay Filing at $597, UT Registered Agent.org at $397, services only.
Are the fees official?
State fees come from Utah's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Which ranks first in Utah?
Utah Registered Agent.co, because it opens at $199, first agent year included, and renews at $99. Then Mainstay Filing and UT Registered Agent.org.
Sources
- Charter Simple keeps Utah Division of Corporations and on file from corporations.utah.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Utah Division of Corporations and on file from corporations.utah.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Utah report due date on file from le.utah.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Utah Code § 48-3a-201 on file from le.utah.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Utah formation fee: Filing fee on file from commerce.utah.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Utah registered agent statute on file from le.utah.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Processing and expedite, official source on file from businessregistration.utah.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Utah Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Utah service page, read November 13, 2026
- UT Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026