Foreign Qualification Application - Preparation Worksheet - Utah
Utah Foreign Qualification Preparation Worksheet
Do not file this worksheet. Transfer its answers to the current foreign registration statement supplied or accepted by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
1. Entity and proposed Utah activity
Exact entity name: [________________________________]
Entity type: ☐ Foreign business corporation ☐ Foreign limited liability company
Jurisdiction of formation: [________________________________]
Describe the proposed Utah activities, including where contracts are accepted and work is performed: [________________________________]
Utah Code § 16-1a-503(1) requires a filing foreign entity to register before doing business in Utah. Section 16-1a-506(1) identifies activities that do not constitute doing business for both foreign corporations and foreign LLCs. These include maintaining or defending proceedings; handling internal affairs; maintaining a financial account; selling through an independent contractor; soliciting orders requiring acceptance outside Utah; securing or collecting a debt; owning real property; an isolated transaction outside the entity's ordinary course; and interstate commerce. Read the full list and consider the entity's complete activity pattern before deciding whether registration is required. Section 16-1a-506(3) does not resolve tax, service-of-process, or other regulatory questions.
☐ Registration required for the described activities
☐ Counsel will review a claimed § 16-1a-506 exception before the entity relies on it
2. Foreign registration statement
Under Utah Code § 16-1a-504, a filing foreign entity signs and delivers a foreign registration statement to the Division. Assemble these details for the current Division form:
| Item | Entry |
|---|---|
| Exact foreign-entity name | [________________________________] |
| Alternate Utah name, if required by the applicable name rules | [________________________________] |
| Entity type | [________________________________] |
| Jurisdiction of formation | [________________________________] |
| Principal office street address | [________________________________] |
| Principal office mailing address | [________________________________] |
| Home-jurisdiction office addresses, if its law requires an office there | [________________________________] |
| Utah registered agent and address for the Division form | [________________________________] |
Section 16-1a-504(2)(h) refers to information required by § 16-1a-305, which concerns registration of a name. Check the current Division form and instructions for that cross-reference.
Attach a certificate of existence or similar document authorized by the official who holds entity records in the jurisdiction of formation. Section 16-1a-504(3) requires the certificate to be dated within 90 days before delivery of the statement for filing.
| Attachment and signature check | Entry |
|---|---|
| Certificate issuing official and date | [________________________________] |
| Planned Utah delivery date | [__/__/____] |
| Authorized signer and capacity | [________________________________] |
| Signer's signature on the Division statement | [________________________________] |
Section 16-1a-402 requires a registered foreign entity to designate and maintain a registered agent in Utah. Confirm the agent details and any consent requirement on the current Division form.
3. Filing and follow-up
Current Division form or online filing route: [________________________________]
Current registration fee and fee schedule date: [________________________________]
Submission date and receipt/reference number: [________________________________]
Section 16-1a-212 requires an annual report from each registered foreign entity. Unless the Division sets a different period by rule, it is due each calendar year on the last day of the anniversary month; the Division determines the report's form and process.
Utah anniversary month: [________________________________]
Next report due date after checking current Division rules: [__/__/____]
Responsible person: [________________________________]
Sources and References
- Utah Code § 16-1a-503 — registration and effects of nonregistration
- Utah Code § 16-1a-504 — foreign registration statement
- Utah Code § 16-1a-506 — activities outside doing business
- Utah Code § 16-1a-402 — registered agent
- Utah Code § 16-1a-212 — annual report
- Utah Code § 16-1a-305 — registration of a name
About this template
- Last updated
- October 20, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 20, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Utah
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- Utah Code § 16-1a-503(1)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-504(1)-(3)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-506(1)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-305(1)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-402
- Utah Code § 16-1a-212(5)(a)
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 20, 2026.
Utah Code § 16-1a-503(1) (checked October 20, 2026): "A filing foreign entity may not do business in this state until the filing foreign entity registers with the division in accordance with this chapter."
Utah Code § 16-1a-504(1)-(3) (checked October 20, 2026): "To do business in this state, a filing foreign entity shall deliver a foreign registration statement to the division for filing."
Utah Code § 16-1a-504(3)(b) (checked October 20, 2026): "A certificate of existence described in this Subsection (3) shall be dated within 90 days before the day on which the foreign filing entity delivers the foreign registration statement to the division for filing."
Utah Code § 16-1a-506(1) (checked October 20, 2026): "The following activities of a filing foreign entity do not constitute doing business in this state: (a) maintaining, defending, mediating, arbitrating, or settling an action or proceeding;"
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