Pest Control 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. Pest Control Business License / Company Registration

   In addition to individual applicator certification, any company that applies pesticides on the lands of another for hire (pest control, lawn care, landscaping applying herbicides) must hold a commercial pesticide business license from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Individual commercial applicator licenses are $65 for three years.

   Official government source

   Verify current business license fee with UDAF (individual commercial applicator licenses are $65/3 years)·2–4 weeks

   Verify current business license fee with UDAF (individual commercial applicator licenses are $65/3 years)

   2–4 weeks

1. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

   Commercial pesticide applicators in Utah must be certified by the Utah Department of Agriculture. Must pass a written exam in the relevant pest control category.

   Official government source

   $50–$100 (exam and license)·2–4 weeks

   $50–$100 (exam and license)

   2–4 weeks

2. 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

Official Sources

• Utah Department of Agriculture and Food — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
• West Valley City Business Licensing Division

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