City of Alameda - NEW Business License Application
What you need to know to get started.
1. Business licenses are renewed on a fiscal year basis. (July 1st - June 30th)
2. Business start date is the first date your business started in the City.
3. Employee identification # is REQUIRED. Sole owner or partnerships are required to provide social security
#s for all owners/partners. LLC, Limited Partnership, Trust or Corporations are required to provide a FEIN or
SEIN for the business.
4. If the business is located in the City you must also file a zoning application with the Planning department.
If it will be operating out of your home, you will need to obtain a home occupation permit. The application is
available here.
5. If the business will sell tobacco, you must obtain a City Tobacco Retailer license. The application is
available here.
6. Payment will not be required until your application has been accepted. You will receive an email verifying
the receipt of the application. Within 10 days an email containing the amount due and instructions how to
make payment on-line.
We wish you much success in your business venture.