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1. Who needs to register their business?

All businesses in Utah are required by law to register with the Utah Department of Commerce either as a "DBA" (Doing Business As), corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership. In addition, certain types of businesses need special licenses and permits in order to operate, i.e., insurance agents, contractors, doctors and dry cleaners, etc. Businesses are also required to obtain a business license from the city or county in which they are located.

2. Why are businesses required to register?

Registration insures that the business name cannot be legally used by another business. The more you use the registered name and become known to the public by name, the more legal protection your name earns against "predatory encroachment" by other businesses. Registration is required so that a comprehensive state registry of all business and corporate information is available for public reference.

This information is vital to an orderly legal system and marketplace. Without it, the public or other businesses may have no way of knowing the persons with whom they are doing business. In addition, registration is required by law to provide public notice as to who owns or stands behind a business entity. You cannot file a lawsuit in court as a business if your business is not registered. Registration enables careful business people to verify information about companies with whom they do business.

3. How can I register my business name?

You can register a business name at:

Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code

160 E 300 S

2nd Floor

Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0801

Phone: 801-530-4849

Or through Utah's OneStop Online Business Registration 

website.

4. How do I get a sales tax number?

You can apply online through Utah's OneStop Online Business Registration website.

5. Where do I get a business license application?

You can obtain applications at the Kanab City Office which is located at 76 North Main Street or you may download the forms. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 435-644-2534.

6. How do I renew my license?

Renewal notices for the following year are mailed by the City Office 30 days prior to expiration. Payments are due on or before 30 day after the expiration date.

7. What are the penalties if the payment is late?

Delinquent licenses are assessed a $10 late penalty after 30 days past the due date and $25 late penalty after 60 days past the due date.

8. What if my business changes location within the City Limits of Kanab?

Business licenses are issued for a specific business address. Changes in address require an application for the new location.

9. What if my business closes or moves out of Kanab City?

If your business status changes, please notify the business license department using one of the following methods: Send a letter which includes the business name, license number, address and date of closure to:
Kanab City
Attn: Business Licensing
76 N Main Street
Kanab, UT 84741

Email the business name, license number, address and date of closure to City Offices.

10. Are licenses transferable?

A business license cannot be transferred from 1 person or business to another. A new license must be applied for when a change of ownership of the business takes place.