Business Licensing

The Business Licensing Division issues commercial business licenses as well as alcoholic beverage licenses, home occupation licenses, special/single event licenses, and solicitor’s/peddler’s licenses. It also manages renewals and processing business licensing fees.

Please see the links at left (below if you are on a mobile device) to apply for, renew, or pay for a business license.

How to Open a Business in Draper

Obtaining a business license is an important and fulfilling step in your journey to becoming a business owner. Our Business Licensing Division is here to help you along the way. Here are the steps to take to get started in Draper:

Ensure you have registered your business with the state. The State of Utah has developed a One-Stop Online Business Registratio n website that streamlines the process of registering a new business. The site is available 24 hours a day. It will guide you through a series of questions designed to comply with federal and state government registration requirements.
Check IRS online for Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) requirements. EIN's are issued for the purpose of tax administration.
Apply for a Draper City Business License.

The State of Utah provides step-by- step instructions on How to Start a Business and answers many questions about doing Business in Utah. This valuable resource can provide up-to-date information on state taxes, current laws and regulations, and Federal programs that may be available to assist the business owner.

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