How to Start a Photography Business In Utah
Here are some steps on how to start a photography business (part or full-time) in the state of Utah.
Getting started– The state of Utah has created resources to help you start your business: Starting a Business in Utah and Utah Business Resources
-Register your photography business name.
Find out more about registering a business name here: https://secure.utah.gov/bes/
If you need help choosing a business name: How To Choose A Photography Business Name
-Select a business structure.
Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc. Find out more here: http://www.utah.gov/business/starting/structure_starting.html
-Register your photography business.
Find out more about how register your new photography business with the state of Utah here: https://secure.utah.gov/account/log-in.html
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separate bank account for your photography business with your new business name.
-Taxes.
You may want to have an accountant do the work. Be sure to research sales tax requirements. More info about taxes here: http://tax.utah.gov/business and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business
-Get Liability Insurance.
You may want to consider liability insurance to help in case of a photography-related catastrophe.