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NEW BUSINESS COMPLIANCE INFORMATION NOTE: This list may not be complete, depending upon your business type, in some cases some or none may apply. Please contact the agencies listed for help in deciding which items will apply to your specific business situation. It is the responsibility of the owner/manager to seek out any other governmental agencies involved in the regulations of their business. Please keep in mind that this is a guideline only. STATE TAX INFORMATION For information related to Income Tax, State Sales Tax, Use Taxes and other applicable state taxes, contact the State Tax Commission. 210 N. 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah 84134 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] FEDERAL EMPLOYER’S TAX ID NUMBER & FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION Contact the IRS for information related to income, excise, self employment, tip credits and other federal taxes. Every person who pays wages to one or more employees, or is required to file federal reports, must apply for a tax number. The IRS also provides a business tax kit and tax seminar for businesses. The seminar will provide you with basic instructions and forms. Sole proprietors, with no employees, may use their social security number in lieu of an EIN number. If you have questions, please contact the IRS. 50 S. 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] REGISTRATION OF A BUSINESS NAME / CORPORATIONS All persons or partnerships doing business in Utah under an assumed business name must register with the Secretary of State. Corporations, LLC’s, etc. must file articles and name registration. (Exceptions: Federally Chartered Banks, Sovereign Nations, & Insurance Agents) Department of Commerce: Heber M. Wells Building 160 E. 300 S. Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Cost: Corp. Filing Fee $52.00 Registration of Name: $22.00 STATE BUSINESS LICENSING Under certain circumstances, a special state business license may be required for your business. Consult with The Utah Department of Registration for more information. A state license does not exempt the business from obtaining a local business license. Heber M. Wells Building 160 E. 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] FOR VEHICLE LICENSES, i.e.: DEALERS, AUTO BODY WORK, ETC. CONTACT THE UTAH STATE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT. 210 N. 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah 84134 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] SALT LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Salt Lake County Health Department has requirements for newly licensed and permitted establishments such as: Cosmetology, Day Cares, Massage, Tanning facilities, Hotels/Motels, Restaurants and other food and drink establishments. (Ownership changes are considered newly licensed & are required to be approved prior to beginning or continuing business). Please contact the Health Department for information. 788 E. Wood Oak Lane (5380 South), Murray Utah 84107 Phone: Food Protection: [PHONE REDACTED] (Restaurants, Bars, Food Services) All Other Departments: [PHONE REDACTED] (All Other Issues: Sanitation, Salons, Etc.) Prepackaged Consumption Items: Contact the Dept. of Agriculture: [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- SAFETY REGULATIONS Contact the Utah Labor Commission, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Utah OSHA): Heber M. Wells Building 160 E. 300 S. 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.laborcommission.utah.gov PROPERTY TAXES Property taxes are levied on land, buildings & equipment used in a business. Please contact the Salt Lake County Treasurer for information: 2100 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84190 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Unemployment insurance, both state & federal, is generally required in firms with one or more employees. For information, contact the Department of Workforce Services - DWS. 140 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84145 Phone: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE Workers compensation insurance is required of all employers. This insurance may be obtained from private companies or the Worker’s Compensation Fund. For information, contact The Utah Labor Commission, Division of Industrial Accidents. Businesses without employees may be required to complete an exclusion policy or worker’s compensation waiver. For more information: Heber M. Wells Bldg. 160 East 300 South 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.laborcommission.utah.gov MINIMUM WAGE LAW Many businesses are subject to federal minimum wage, overtime and child labor law regulations. For information, contact the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division: Salt Lake City District Office Eagle Gate Plaza & Tower 60 East South Temple Street, Suite 575 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-1016 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-866-4-USWAGE (1-[PHONE REDACTED]) For businesses not under federal jurisdiction, please contact the Utah Labor Commission – Wage Claim Unit: Heber M. Wells Bldg. 160 East 300 South 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.laborcommission.utah.gov ADDITIONAL RELATED PHONE NUMBERS: Better Business Bureau [PHONE REDACTED] Bureau of Child Care Licensing [PHONE REDACTED] Division of Consumer Protection [PHONE REDACTED] Department of Motor Vehicles [PHONE REDACTED] DABC (Alcohol Licensing) [PHONE REDACTED] BCI (Background Investigations) [PHONE REDACTED] 3888 W 5400 S, West Valley City, Utah (FBI check) Insurance Division [PHONE REDACTED]