Electrical Contractor 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)

1. Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Electrical Contractor License

   Electrical contractors in Utah must hold an Electrical Contractor License from Utah DOPL. A licensed Master Electrician must be on staff. Requires passing a state exam.

   Official government source

   $150–$300 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $150–$300 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. 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

3. Salt Lake County / Salt Lake City Electrical Permit (per project)

   An electrical permit must be obtained from the local building department for each electrical project. A final inspection is required upon completion.

   Official government source

   $50–$400 per project·1–5 business days

   $50–$400 per project

   1–5 business days

Official Sources

• Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Electrical Contractor License
• Salt Lake City Business License Division

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