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, profession, calling or to operate a vending, pin - ball or coin-operated machine without first receiving the class or type of license required by the city.

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