Thank you members for such great input!

Here is some additional information for you. I am not use if you just want to set up your business in UT or if you are also preparing products to sell. I will forward both. Here is a blog if you are interested in making your own pet treats cookingwithdenay.com/pet-food-the-how-to-of-it-all/ and selling them in the gift baskets. Here is the pdf Doing Business in UT, this is most informative. You can also check out the UT Dept of Commerce...lots of great info here also. The FDA oversees regulations regarding pet food and this site provide information you will need to know if you are going that route. Good luck! ---This post was edited to remove a commercial link. Read our discussion policies for more Community best practices.

You can also find a SCORE office or Small Business Development Center in your area (both are free to use). They could help you better understand your individual state's requirements as that is where they also operate.

Hi jlandaal 2009, You can check the Utah Small Business Guide for information about starting and registering your business. Feel free to take a look at our Online Business Guide to learn about the steps to starting an online business.. Good luck!