Business Licensing

Thank you for your interest in locating your business in Vineyard, Utah.  The rapidly-growing community of Vineyard is an excellent place to locate your business.

Who Must Obtain a Business License


All businesses within the boundaries of Vineyard must apply for a city-issued business license. This includes businesses operated from home, or home-based occupation businesses.

Municipal Code


The Vineyard Municipal Code states (see 5.02.020): 
Business License Required

It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any person to transact, engage in or carry on any business, trade, or profession, or to operate a vending, arcade, or coin-operated machine without first receiving the type of license required by the municipality.

Please note that registering a business name with the State of Utah Department of Commerce does NOT license a business with Vineyard.


Purpose of Business Licensing


Business licensing enables the city to:
  • Collect its portion of sales tax revenues from the Utah State Tax Commission
  • Ensure public safety by enforcing building and fire codes
  • Maintain a list of currently licensed businesses for public access
  • Verify that businesses are in compliance with the Zoning Code and other laws and ordinances

Documents

Applications & Forms

  1. Commercial Business License Application 2018
  2. Home-Based Occupation Business License Application 2018
  3. Solicitor Packet 2018
  4. Food Truck Packet
  5. Alcohol License Application
  6. Fire Inspection Letter
  7. TSSD Pretreatment Survey
  8. Business License Change of Status form

Other Documents

  1. Ordinance 2015-12 - Alcohol Licensing (PDF)
  2. State of Utah Business Licensing and Registration Guide (PDF)
  3. Vineyard Boundary Map (PDF)