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

   There is no West Valley City or Salt Lake 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

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

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