Permits for a Winery in West Jordan, Utah

Utah requires all servers and sellers of alcoholic beverages to complete an alcohol training seminar approved by DABS within 30 days of employment.

Authorizes the sale of beer and wine only for on-premises consumption at a limited-service restaurant. Does not include spirits. Lower cost alternative. License fee approximately $1,500–$2,000.

Required before opening or occupying a commercial space in Utah. Confirms the building meets building codes, fire codes, and zoning requirements for the intended use.

Most Utah cities require a business license for all businesses operating within city limits. Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and other cities each have their own licensing requirements and fees.

Any Utah business that plays copyrighted music publicly — background music, live bands, DJs, jukeboxes, or streaming — must obtain public performance licenses from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.

Employers in Utah must register for unemployment insurance with the state workforce agency. Required once the business has employees.

Utah requires workers' compensation insurance for all employers with one or more employees. Must be obtained from a licensed insurance carrier, the Workers Compensation Fund (WCF), or through self-insurance. Regulated by the Utah Labor Commission.

Required for commercial establishments with assembly occupancy, cooking operations, or fire suppression systems. Issued by local fire departments based on the International Fire Code as adopted by Utah.

Utah requires food handlers to obtain a food handler permit from an approved training provider before beginning food handling duties. Valid 3 years.

Required for any establishment preparing, serving, or selling food in Utah. Licensed by the local health department. Covers food safety, sanitation, and facility standards under the Utah Food Code (R392-100).

Required for installing, replacing, or modifying permanent exterior business signage in Utah. Must comply with local sign ordinances.

Required for all businesses making retail sales of tangible personal property or taxable services in Utah. State sales tax rate is 4.85% plus local rates (total 6.1%–9.05%). Registration is through the Utah State Tax Commission. Must be obtained before opening.

Employers in Utah must register to withhold state income tax from employee wages. Registration required before first payroll.

Verification from the city or county planning department that the proposed business use is permitted in the zoning district. Required before issuing a business license in Utah.