Fitness Studio 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 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. 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 County / Salt Lake City Certificate of Occupancy — Assembly Use

   A fitness studio must have a Certificate of Occupancy from Salt Lake City Building Services covering its use; depending on occupant load the space may be classified as assembly, which brings exiting, fire-alarm/suppression, and occupancy-limit requirements verified at inspection.

   Official government source

   Varies with permit scope and valuation - per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule·2–6 weeks

   Varies with permit scope and valuation - per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Salt Lake City Business License Division
• Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

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