The Notes

STEP 1: Choose Business Structure & Incorporate: Most entrepreneurs form an LLC because it has all the benefits of a Corporation without the disadvantages like double taxation, the board of directors, or corporate officers. However, if you’re trying to take your company public or raise substantial outside capital, consider forming a Corporation

STEP 2: Apply for tax ID / Employer ID # at www.irs.gov

STEP 3: Register business name at Utah Department of Commerce

160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.corporations.utah.gov

STEP 4: Apply for Sales / Restaurant / Withholding ID at Utah State Tax Commission

210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84134

www.tax.utah.gov                801-297-2200

STEP 5: Obtain a business license at the city level.

STEP 6: Register Unemployment Insurance ID at Utah Department of Workforce

www.jobs.utah.gov/ui/home

For business acquired: fill out form RFIB

STEP 7: Worker Compensation fund: required for W-2 employees

STEP 8: Salt Lake Valley Health Department: Health Permit / Food Safety Manager

788 East Woodoak Lane (5380 South), Murray, Utah 84107

www.slco.org           email: healthsan@slco.org       385-468-3835

STEP 9: Liquor license: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC)

1625 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

801-977-6800

STEP 10: Create a dedicated business bank account

STEP 11: Merchant termincal for credit card processing

STEP 12: Finance your business

STEP 13: Design and Publish a business website

STEP 14: Market your business (Facebook / X / Instagram …)