Landscaping Business 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 Pesticide Applicator License

   If you apply pesticides or herbicides as part of landscaping services in Utah, you must hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the state department of agriculture.

   Official government source

   $50–$200 (exam and license)·2–4 weeks

   $50–$200 (exam and license)

   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 DOPL Contractor License (only for construction-trade landscaping work; no local registration exists)

   There is no Provo or Utah County contractor registration - Utah licenses contractors solely at the state level through DOPL. Landscaping businesses that install irrigation/sprinkler systems, retaining walls, or other construction improvements need the appropriate DOPL contractor classification; mowing, planting, and routine maintenance need only the city business license.

   Official government source

   No local registration fee. If construction-trade work is performed: $175 DOPL contractor application per classification / $128 renewal (FY2026), plus course/exam costs·1–3 weeks

   No local registration fee. If construction-trade work is performed: $175 DOPL contractor application per classification / $128 renewal (FY2026), plus course/exam costs

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

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

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