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Pet Sitting Business Permit Requirements in West Valley City, UT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a pet sitting business in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah.

Verified 2026-08-27 4 stops $100–$500 est. 1–4 weeks
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Utah

1 stop

  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 for Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

City of West Valley City / Salt Lake County

2 stops

  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 for West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License (opens in a new tab)

    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. Salt Lake County Animal Services / Kennel Permit

    If you board pets overnight - at home or at a facility in West Valley City - contact West Valley City's animal services division about whether a kennel/boarding permit applies, and confirm zoning: boarding multiple animals at a residence may exceed home-business and animal-count limits. Drop-in pet sitting and dog walking at clients' homes require no animal permit, just the business license.

    Official government source for Salt Lake County Animal Services / Kennel Permit (opens in a new tab)

    Unverified - confirm any kennel/boarding permit fee with West Valley City1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $100–$500 · 1–4 weeks

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