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Business license requirements in Logan, Utah depend on your industry, business activities, entity type, and location. Most businesses need several types of licenses to operate legally.
A general business license or business tax certificate from the City of Logan is typically required for any business operating within city limits.
State-level tax registrations, professional licenses, and regulatory filings required by Utah agencies.
If you provide professional services in Logan (legal, medical, engineering, accounting), you must hold the appropriate state-issued credentials.
Your business location in Logan must comply with local zoning ordinances. Home-based businesses may need a home occupation permit.
Food service, health, fire, alcohol, and other industry-specific permits may be required depending on your business activities in Logan.
Businesses in regulated industries (alcohol, firearms, broadcasting, transportation) must also obtain federal licenses and permits.
City of Logan, Department of Community Development — Business Licensing Division
290 North 100 West
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Information verified as of July 30, 2026
Web VerifiedEvery business operating within Logan city limits needs a City of Logan business license, administered by the Business Licensing Division of the Department of Community Development. The city's rule is broad: a license is required for the sale of tangible personal property at retail or wholesale, the manufacturing of goods, and the rendering of services to others — for profit or not for profit — and owning rental property counts. Commercial licenses are priced by floor area (Level 1 under 10,000 sq ft, Level 2 at or above), with separate categories for home occupations, independent contractors, landlords, mobile food vendors, solicitors and special events. Applications are reviewed under Title 5 of the Logan Municipal Code and may require inspection.
Renewed annually — your expiration date is printed on the renewal invoice Logan mails you
Renews annually
Penalties begin after a 30-day grace period following expiration, then accrue monthly up to 100% of the license fee. The monthly amount is set per category: $12.50 (Home Occupation, Independent Occupation, Commercial Secondary, Landlord, ADU, STR), $25.00 (Commercial Level 1), $50.00 (Commercial Level 2), $62.50 (Alcohol).
Logan splits commercial licenses purely by floor area: Commercial Level 1 is a location under 10,000 square feet ($150 new / $100 renewal), Level 2 is 10,000 square feet or more ($250 / $200).
A $75 Fire Administrative Fee is charged on top of the license fee and is listed only on the application form, not on the city's published fee page.
Owning rental property in Logan is a licensed business activity — the city issues separate Landlord, Accessory Dwelling Unit and Short-Term Rental licenses, each $75 new / $50 renewal.
Late penalties compound monthly until they reach 100% of the license fee, so a lapsed Commercial Level 2 renewal can end up costing double.
Changing license category carries its own fee: $20 to move to a like or lower category, $95 to $195 to move up.
Logan City's sales tax location code is 03038 — the number the Utah State Tax Commission needs to attribute your sales tax to the right city.
Logan issues a reduced-fee "Home Occupation Exempt" category at $50 for qualifying home-based businesses (against $75 for a standard new Home Occupation license). Nonprofit status does not remove the licensing requirement — the city's rule covers activity conducted "for profit or non-profit." Confirm your category with the Business Licensing Division before assuming any exemption applies.
New business license application for businesses with a permanent physical location inside Logan city limits.
Application for a home-based business in Logan.
Application for owners of rental dwellings in Logan.
Application for a short-term rental business license.
Application for mobile food vendors operating in Logan.
Application for temporary and long-term vendors.
Application for a special event license.
Application for door-to-door sales and solicitation.
Amend an existing landlord business license.
Payment-only renewal portal. Requires the License Type, License Number and Renewal Number from your mailed renewal invoice.
The city's full index of business licensing forms, including ADU, alcohol and special-event packets.
| Fee | Amount | Period |
|---|---|---|
Commercial Level 1 — new application Business location under 10,000 sq ft. Renews at $100/year. | $150 | one-time |
Commercial Level 1 — renewal Late penalty $25.00 per month after the 30-day grace period, up to 100%. | $100 | annual |
Commercial Level 2 — new application Business location 10,000 sq ft or more. Renews at $200/year. | $250 | one-time |
Commercial Level 2 — renewal Late penalty $50.00 per month after the 30-day grace period, up to 100%. | $200 | annual |
Commercial Secondary — new application Secondary business use at an existing location. Renews at $50/year. | $75 | one-time |
Home Occupation — new application Home-based business. Renews at $50/year. | $75 | one-time |
Home Occupation Exempt — new application Reduced-fee home occupation category. Renews at $50/year. | $50 | one-time |
Independent Occupation — new application Independent contractor. Renews at $50/year. | $75 | one-time |
Fire Administrative Fee Charged in addition to the license fee. Listed on the city application form. | $75 | one-time |
Alcohol License — new application Includes the business license. Renews at $250/year; late penalty $62.50/month. | $300 | one-time |
Landlord Business License — new application Rental property owners. Renews at $50/year. | $75 | one-time |
Short-Term Rental (STR) Business License — new application Renews at $50/year. | $75 | one-time |
ADU Landlord License — new application Accessory dwelling unit rentals. Renews at $50/year. | $75 | one-time |
Mobile Food Vendor | $75 | one-time |
Solicitor Registration | $75 | one-time |
Special Event License | $75 | one-time |
Temporary / Long-Term Vendor | $75 | one-time |
Category change — like or lower category e.g. C1 to C1, C2 to C1, C1 to M1. | $20 | one-time |
Category change — Commercial Level 1 to Level 2 | $120 | one-time |
Category change — Minor to Commercial Level 1 | $95 | one-time |
Category change — Minor to Commercial Level 2 | $195 | one-time |
Register your business name with the State of Utah at corporations.utah.gov before applying. Logan waives this only if you operate under your own personal name.
All businessesObtain a Utah State Tax Commission sales tax number at tax.utah.gov. Logan City's location code is 03038 — the code that attributes your sales tax to the city.
All businessesLogan's application collects your federal Employer Identification Number, separately from any state or professional licence number.
All businessesIf your work is regulated, supply the licence number and issuing agency — DOPL, Utah State Bar, real estate and similar. Logan notes this is not the FEIN.
specific industriesThe application asks for the NAICS code describing your business activity.
All businessesEvery application must carry at least one application contact and one emergency contact, each with date of birth and driver licence or passport number.
All businessesCommercial applicants report square footage, full- and part-time employee counts, parking stalls for both the business and the building, and hours of operation.
commercialPermanent signage needs a separate Sign Permit from the Division of Planning and Zoning at (435) 716-9036 — it is not covered by the business licence.
commercialElectrical, plumbing, structural or mechanical alterations to the space require their own building permit and a compliance inspection under the Logan Municipal Code.
commercialHome-based businesses apply under the Home Occupation category, or the reduced-fee Home Occupation Exempt category where it applies.
home basedRenting out property is a licensed activity in Logan: a Landlord, ADU or Short-Term Rental licence is required depending on the arrangement.
specific industriesApplications are reviewed under Title 5 of the Logan Municipal Code and may require inspections. Submitting an application does not itself grant a licence, and incomplete applications are not processed.
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Businesses found operating without required licenses in Logan, UT can face penalties ranging from late-fee surcharges to four-figure fines per violation, cease-and-desist orders, revocation of existing permits, inability to enforce contracts, and in some cases criminal misdemeanor charges. Don't risk your business.
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Follow these steps to obtain your Logan business license. Requirements vary by business type, but this is the general process for most businesses in Logan, UT.
Before applying for a Logan business license, determine your entity type (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, partnership). Your structure affects which licenses you need and how you register with Utah and the IRS.
Verify that your business location in Logan is zoned for your intended use. Contact the Logan Planning Department for zoning verification. Home-based businesses typically need a home occupation permit.
Register your business entity with the Utah Secretary of State (if applicable), obtain an EIN from the IRS, and register for state tax obligations including sales tax and employer withholding.
Submit your business license application to the City of Logan, Department of Community Development — Business Licensing Division. Online applications are available. Include all required documentation and fees.
Depending on your industry in Logan, you may need additional permits — health department permits for food service, fire department approval, alcohol licenses, professional licenses, or industry-specific certifications.
Once issued, display your Logan business license prominently at your place of business. Licenses renew annually. Track renewal deadlines to avoid penalties and late fees.
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Logan business license information last verified July 30, 2026. Fees, deadlines, and requirements are subject to change. Verify with Logan or contact CLS for current requirements.