Cleaning Service Permit Requirements in West Valley 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 Workers' Compensation Insurance

   Utah requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for employees. Sole proprietors with no employees are generally exempt, but confirm with state requirements.

   Official government source

   Varies (typically $500–$2,000/year depending on payroll)·Immediate to 1 week

   Varies (typically $500–$2,000/year depending on payroll)

   Immediate to 1 week

1. West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License

   West Valley City requires a business license for each place of business in city limits (WVC Code 17-1-102), including home-based businesses (Home Business License) and commercial locations. Exceptions: home businesses grossing under $2,000/year may sign an exemption affidavit instead, and under Utah Code 10-1-203.5 a no-impact home-based business cannot be charged a license fee. Licenses renew annually.

   Official government source

   Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)·1–3 weeks

   Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)

   1–3 weeks

2. West Valley City Home Business License and Utah DBA Registration

   A cleaning service based at a West Valley City home needs the city's Home Business License (with an affidavit exemption for home businesses grossing under $2,000/year; no-impact home businesses cannot be charged a fee under Utah Code 10-1-203.5). If you use a trade name, register the DBA with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code ($22) - not the county clerk.

   Official government source

   $22 DBA (state); city license per the WVC Consolidated Fee Schedule or $0 where exempt·1–2 weeks

   $22 DBA (state); city license per the WVC Consolidated Fee Schedule or $0 where exempt

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

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

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