Fitness Studio Permit Requirements in Provo, UT

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Utah. Utah charges a 4.85% state sales tax; local jurisdictions add additional taxes bringing totals to 6–9%. Register with the Utah State Tax Commission online.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

   Free

   Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

2. Utah Fitness Center Registration (Division of Consumer Protection)

   Utah requires fitness centers and health spas to register with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection under the Fitness Center Services Protection Act (Utah Code Chapter 13-23) before operating, especially when selling memberships or multi-month contracts. Registration is effective for one year and must be renewed annually. Most facilities must also maintain a surety bond or certificate of deposit covering unexpired member contracts, unless their contract structure qualifies for exemption under Utah Code 13-23-105. Membership contracts must be in writing with required rescission language.

   Official government source

   $100 registration fee (annual), plus surety bond or certificate of deposit unless exempt·2–4 weeks

   $100 registration fee (annual), plus surety bond or certificate of deposit unless exempt

   2–4 weeks

1. Provo City Business Licensing Division — Business License

   Provo requires a business license for businesses operating within city limits. Commercial locations apply through the Business Licensing Division and renew annually; home-based businesses use the separate Home-Based Business Permit (a minor home occupation - no customer traffic or employees at the home - is free under state law).

   Official government source

   $125/year base (0-5 employees); higher with more employees and for regulated business categories - see Provo's Consolidated Fee Schedule·1–3 weeks

   $125/year base (0-5 employees); higher with more employees and for regulated business categories - see Provo's Consolidated Fee Schedule

   1–3 weeks

2. Utah County / Provo Certificate of Occupancy — Assembly Use

   A fitness studio must have a Certificate of Occupancy from the Provo Building Division covering its use; depending on occupant load the space may be classified as assembly, bringing exiting, fire-alarm/suppression, and occupancy-limit requirements verified at inspection with the Provo Fire Marshal's Office.

   Official government source

   Varies with permit scope - per Provo's Consolidated Fee Schedule·2–6 weeks

   Varies with permit scope - per Provo's Consolidated Fee Schedule

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Provo City Business Licensing Division
• Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

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