What is the sales tax rate in Orem?
The combined sales tax rate in Orem, Utah is 7.45% as of 2026. It is made up of the Utah statewide base rate of 4.85%, plus applicable Utah County and local district taxes. Orem sits within Utah County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Utah is administered by the Utah State Tax Commission, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Orem.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Orem, Utah?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Utah must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Orem. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Utah.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Utah customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Utah's economic nexus threshold must register with the Utah State Tax Commission before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Orem?
To collect sales tax in Orem, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Utah State Tax Commission. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Utah sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Orem?
Sales tax in Orem is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Orem address, the combined rate of 7.45% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Utah County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Orem ZIP codes and how Orem compares with other cities in Utah County and across Utah.
