Auto Repair Shop Permit Requirements in Salt Lake City, 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 DEQ — Used Oil and Hazardous Waste

   Auto repair shops in Utah must comply with Utah DEQ hazardous waste regulations. Used oil generators must use licensed collectors. Proper containment required.

   Official government source

   Varies·2–4 weeks (registration)

   Varies

   2–4 weeks (registration)

1. Salt Lake City Business License Division — Business License

   Salt Lake City requires a business license for businesses operating within city limits (SLC Code Title 5). Apply through the Business Licensing Division; licenses renew annually and must be displayed. Exception: under Utah Code 10-1-203.5, a no-impact home-based business (one whose combined off-site impact does not materially exceed that of the residence alone) cannot be required to obtain a city license or pay a license fee.

   Official government source

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)·1–3 weeks

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)

   1–3 weeks

2. Salt Lake City Zoning Approval and Certificate of Occupancy

   Auto repair shops must be located in a zoning district that permits vehicle repair. Confirm zoning with the Salt Lake City Planning Division and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from Salt Lake City Building Services before opening; county offices do not issue these for addresses inside city limits.

   Official government source

   Varies - Certificate of Occupancy and any building-permit fees are set by the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule; confirm with SLC Building Services·2–6 weeks

   Varies - Certificate of Occupancy and any building-permit fees are set by the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule; confirm with SLC Building Services

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Salt Lake City Business License Division
• Utah DEQ — Used Oil and Hazardous Waste

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