In Utah, the most common structure for real estate enterprises is an LLC. This is due to the ease with which a limited liability corporation (LLC) may be formed and operated.

If your real estate firm is sued, an LLC may safeguard your personal assets (vehicle, home, money). LLCs also provide credibility and tax-saving possibilities.

A real estate LLC may be formed in Utah by obtaining the Certificate of Organization with the UT Department of Commerce. In Utah, forming a real estate LLC costs $70.

Important: Before transferring title to a new LLC, make sure you understand your lender’s requirements if you currently own property and have a mortgage.

The first step in organizing a real estate LLC is to choose a firm name. You must offer your company a distinct name that complies with Utah naming regulations.

When you submit your Certificate of Organization, you will formally register your name.

Determine if the name is available in Utah. Make sure the company name you choose isn’t currently in use by doing an online LLC name search.

Examine if your company’s name is accessible as a web domain. You may choose to purchase the URL in order to prevent others from using it.

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A registered agent must be included when you submit your Certificate of Organization.

The role of a registered agent is to receive legal papers such as service of process and tax notifications on behalf of your LLC.

A person or a registered agent service might serve as the registered agent for your real estate LLC. Although you may serve as your own registered agent, many company owners choose to employ a registered agent service.

You must submit a Certificate of Organization with the Utah Department of Commerce to register a Utah LLC. This may be done online or in the mail.

An LLC operating agreement is a legal document that defines your real estate LLC’s ownership and member responsibilities.

An operating agreement may benefit even single-member LLCs.

You may include conditions in your real estate LLC operating agreement as long as they do not contradict Utah law.

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to identify and tax firms. It’s essentially a business’s Social Security number.

Following the Formation of a Real Estate LLC