Utah city guide

How to start a business in Cedar City, Utah

Here is the order of operations for starting a business in Cedar City, with the city license steps and current fees.

Before the city: register with the state

Your state registration comes first. File your entity through Utah's OneStop Business Registration system, where the LLC Certificate of Organization costs $59. Get your free federal EIN from the IRS, then open a Utah sales tax account if you sell taxable goods or services.

Read the full Utah state guide for every step and current fee.

Cedar City business license steps

  1. Register your entity with the State of Utah through OneStop. Takes about 45 minutes if your information is ready, plus a business day for name approval.
  2. Download and complete the Cedar City business license application.
  3. Return it to the Cedar City office at 10 North Main Street, open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
  4. Pay licensing fees and complete any required inspections. Home based businesses need a minor or major home occupation permit.
  5. Licenses renew every January 1. Pay by January 15 to avoid a 50 percent late penalty. After February 15 the fee doubles.

What it costs

The base fee is $50, plus $10 per full time employee and $5 per part time employee, plus a $10 processing fee. Some locations require a one time $75 inspection. The general license caps at $350.

Fees are set by the city and change. Confirm the current amount when you apply.

Who to contact

Cedar City Business Licensing, 10 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720. License office phone 435-865-5106.

Local resources

  • SUU Business Resource Center
  • Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
  • Iron County Economic Development
  • Utah rural business resources through the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Year one cash flow

Most new businesses fail because cash runs out, not because the product was bad. Keep fixed costs low in year one. Invoice the day work is finished and follow up on late payments. Some Utah businesses join a trade exchange to turn unsold time and inventory into purchasing power.

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Common questions

How much is a Cedar City business license?

The base fee is $50, plus $10 per full time employee, $5 per part time employee, and a $10 processing fee. General licenses cap at $350.

When do Cedar City licenses renew?

Licenses renew every January 1. Pay by January 15 to avoid a 50 percent late penalty. After February 15 the fee doubles.

Do home businesses in Cedar City need a permit?

Yes. Home based businesses need a minor or major home occupation permit as part of licensing.