For businesses operating from a commercial or other non-residential location in Spanish Fork. This includes many common business types such as retail stores, restaurants, offices, healthcare facilities, daycares, manufacturing, warehousing and wholesale businesses.
Business Licenses
Business Licenses
Spanish Fork requires a business license for anyone conducting a business, trade, professional service or other commercial activity within the City. License types vary based on the business, including commercial businesses, home occupations, temporary or itinerant merchants, and solicitors.
Types of Licenses
For businesses operated from a residence by someone who lives in the home. This may include home offices, daycares, professional services, businesses that receive customers at the home, and businesses where services are provided at other locations.
For temporary or seasonal businesses operating in a non-residential area for up to 180 days. Examples include fireworks stands, produce stands, special-event vendors and mobile food vendors.
For individuals who travel door to door or from place to place to sell goods or services, take orders, or distribute sales materials.
FAQs
Do I need a business license if I operate from my home?
Yes. Anyone operating a business within Spanish Fork City limits is required to obtain a business license, including online businesses operated from a home.
How long is a business license valid?
Business licenses are valid from January 1 through December 31. Licenses are not prorated based on when they are issued or renewed.
Do I need a new license if my business moves or changes ownership?
Yes. Business licenses are specific to the business name, address and owner. If any of those change, you must apply for a new business license.
Businesses that sell goods or products are generally required to collect sales tax and obtain the appropriate sales tax registration.
Do food trucks need a Spanish Fork business license?
A mobile food vendor licensed by another Utah municipality generally does not need a second mobile food vendor license from Spanish Fork. If you operate multiple business locations or other separate business activities, additional licensing may be required.
Do door-to-door salespeople need a license?
Yes. General solicitors must be licensed by the City, and each salesperson must obtain an individual solicitor license.
Do I need a license for a public event or temporary sale?
If an event is open to the public, a business license may be required. Events held on City-owned property may also require a Special Events Permit.
Do I need a license if I rent a booth in a salon?
If you operate as an independent business rather than as an employee of the salon, you must obtain your own business license. Spanish Fork offers a Booth Rental License within the Commercial Business License category.
Do I need a business license for a yard sale?
No. Residential yard sales do not require a business license. Residents may hold up to three yard or garage sale events of 48 hours or less within a 12-month period at the same residence.
Do contractors working in Spanish Fork need a City business license?
Not usually. Contractors performing work in Spanish Fork do not need a City business license unless the business itself is physically located within City limits. Some work may still require a building permit.