Cleaning Service Permits & Licenses in Orem, UT

All employers with employees in Utah must register with the Utah Workforce Services. The unemployment insurance tax rate is determined annually based on the employer’s experience rating.

Required for all LLCs. Annual renewal report also required (see separate entry).

All domestic LLCs must file annually to maintain good standing.

Required if using a "doing business as" (DBA) name. Renewal every 5 years for $22.

Obtain Utah Sales Tax License if applicable. Cleaning services are generally not taxable unless specialized (e.g., certain commercial). Confirm taxability at https://tax.utah.gov/sales.

Required for employers. Register online via UWorks system.

Cleaning services are non-construction. Sole proprietors/LLC members exempt unless electing coverage.

Commercial cleaning services are typically not subject to sales tax in Utah. However, if the business sells cleaning products or supplies to clients, a sales tax license is required. Registration is done via the Utah Tax Center (UTC).

Employers must register for withholding tax to report and remit state income tax withheld from employee wages. Registration is completed through the Utah Tax Center (UTC).

LLCs are pass-through entities. Utah requires the business to file Form TC-20S (S Corporation/LLC Return) to report income, even if no tax is due. Owners report their share of income on personal returns. Utah does not have a separate corporate income tax for pass-throughs, but imposes a flat 4.85% individual income tax on business income.

While not a tax per se, this is a mandatory annual obligation for all LLCs. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution. Paid to the Utah Department of Commerce.

Most cities in Utah (e.g., Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo) require a local business license or privilege tax. Fees and requirements vary. For example, Salt Lake City requires a Business License Application with annual renewal. Check with the specific city or county clerk’s office.

Required in most Utah municipalities for ALL businesses operating within city limits. Check specific city clerk office. Example: Salt Lake City Code 5.68

Not all counties require; applies if no city license covers location. Utah County Code Title 6

Limits employees, traffic, signage. Prohibits exterior storage of equipment/vehicles in some zones. Salt Lake City Zoning Code 21A.58

Cleaning services typically permitted in commercial/light industrial zones; home-based with restrictions. Varies by municipality

Not required for standard office use without changes. International Building Code adopted locally

Regulated by size, illumination, location per zoning code (e.g., Salt Lake City 21A.26)

Cleaning services may need due to chemical storage. Salt Lake City Fire Code 105.6

Reduces false alarms. Required in Salt Lake City per Code 6.48

General cleaning services exempt unless handling biohazards or regulated disinfectants. Not food-related

Many Utah cities require the physical display of a current business license at the place of business. For mobile cleaning services, this may apply to an office or storage location.

Employers must display current Utah labor law posters, including Minimum Wage, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Family and Medical Leave. Federal posters (e.g., from DOL) may also be required.

Verifies code compliance. Required for change of occupancy

Required for all employers with one or more employees in Utah, including part-time and full-time workers. Sole proprietors without employees are exempt unless they opt-in. Cleaning services are classified under NAICS 561720 and typically assigned risk code 9014 with a base rate around $2.79 per $100 of payroll (2023 data).

Not legally required by Utah state law for cleaning businesses. However, it is strongly recommended and often required by commercial landlords, clients, or contracts. This covers third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims.

Required under Utah Code §41-1a-201(2) for any vehicle used in business operations. Applies if the business owns or regularly uses vehicles for cleaning services. Minimum liability limits: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $65,000 per accident, $15,000 property damage (Utah Financial Responsibility Law).

Only required if the cleaning business performs work classified as contracting under Utah Code §58-55-102. General cleaning (e.g., janitorial, residential cleaning) is not considered contracting. However, if services include post-construction cleanup tied to a licensed contractor’s project, bonding may be indirectly required through contract terms. DOPL requires a $15,000 surety bond for Class B or Class A contractors.

Not legally required in Utah for cleaning services. However, it is strongly recommended to cover claims of negligence, damage due to improper cleaning, or failure to perform services as promised. May be required by commercial clients or contracts.

Not mandated by Utah law. However, if the LLC sells physical products (e.g., branded cleaning supplies), product liability coverage is strongly recommended. Federal law (via Consumer Product Safety Commission) may impose liability for defective products, but no insurance mandate exists.

Not applicable to standard cleaning services. Only relevant if the business provides cleaning at events where alcohol is served and could be implicated in liability (e.g., slip and fall due to spill). Utah does not require liquor liability insurance for third-party service providers unless specified in contract.

While not required for all single-member LLCs with no employees, an EIN is necessary for cleaning services that hire staff or operate as a multi-member LLC. Required for federal tax reporting.

Single-member LLCs are disregarded entities and taxed as sole proprietorships; multi-member LLCs are taxed as partnerships. Owners must pay self-employment taxes and file Schedule C with Form 1040. Cleaning service income is subject to normal federal taxation.

Cleaning businesses must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) due to use of chemical cleaners. Must provide employee training, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and label all hazardous chemicals. Also required to report work-related fatalities within 8 hours and hospitalizations within 24 hours.

Cleaning services open to the public must ensure physical access (if operating from a storefront) and digital accessibility (e.g., websites, booking systems) under Title III of the ADA. Applies even if business operates remotely or in clients’ homes.

Cleaning services using EPA-registered disinfectants must follow label instructions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Improper use (e.g., off-label dilution) violates federal law. No federal license required, but compliance with labeling is mandatory.

Cleaning businesses must ensure advertisements are truthful and not misleading (e.g., “green cleaning” claims must be substantiated). Must honor cancellation policies and disclose material terms. Applies under Section 5 of the FTC Act. “Bait-and-switch” or unsubstantiated claims (e.g., “kills 99.9% of germs”) require scientific proof.

Employers must maintain records of hours worked, wages paid, employee names, addresses, and payroll documentation. Applies to all non-exempt employees.

Cleaning services may be required to maintain injury logs if they exceed the employee threshold. Form 300A must be posted from February 1 to April 30 each year.

The EEO-1 Component 1 Report requires demographic data by job category, sex, and race/ethnicity. Not currently required for smaller cleaning businesses unless part of a larger organization.

All businesses operating in Utah must register for a State Business Privilege License, which is free and integrated with tax registration. No expiration or renewal required.

Cleaning services must comply with FLSA: pay at least federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour), overtime (1.5x regular rate after 40 hours), and maintain accurate time and payroll records. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a common violation in this industry.

If threshold is met, employers must provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying medical or family reasons. Notice posting and certification procedures required.

All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for each employee to verify identity and work authorization. E-Verify is not federally required unless in certain federal contracts or state-mandated, but federal contractors may be subject to additional rules.

Required to maintain OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries), Form 300A (Summary), and post Form 300A each year from February 1 to April 30. Cleaning services face higher injury risks (slips, chemical exposure), so documentation is critical.

All businesses in Utah must register with the Utah State Tax Commission. May require a Sales Tax License if purchasing taxable goods or providing taxable services. Also used for state tax reporting.

Required by law if you have employees. Covers medical and wage replacement for work-related injuries. Must be carried even if employees are part-time.

Employers must report and pay UI taxes on employee wages. Rate depends on experience rating.

All Utah LLCs must file an Annual Report with the Division of Corporations to maintain active status. The report can be filed online via the Utah Business Center. The due date is the anniversary of the date the LLC was formed.

Salt Lake City, for example, requires an annual business license renewal. Other municipalities in Utah (e.g., Provo, West Valley City) have similar requirements. Fees and deadlines vary. Check with the local city clerk or licensing office.

A Sales Tax License is required if the cleaning service sells taxable tangible personal property. The license does not expire unless voluntarily canceled or revoked. No periodic renewal, but ongoing compliance with filing and payment is required.

Frequency of filing (monthly, quarterly, semiannual) is determined by the Tax Commission based on expected tax liability. New filers are typically assigned a quarterly schedule.

Employers must register for Utah Withholding Tax and file periodic returns (form TC-720) based on payroll activity. Due dates depend on filing frequency assigned by the Commission.

LLCs with employees must file Form 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return) to report income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare withheld. Form 940 (Federal Unemployment Tax) is due annually by January 31.

Employers must file Form UI-5 (Quarterly Report) and pay unemployment insurance tax. New employers are assigned a standard rate until an experience rating is established.

All employers with one or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. Sole proprietors without employees are exempt. Policies are typically renewed annually.