While license rules vary by city and county, some common local business licenses include: Operating licenses. Building permits. Zoning and land use permits. Health licenses and permits. Signage licenses.
You can visit our website: to register a new business. You may also obtain an application in person in the Business Tax Office located at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #1320, Oakland, CA 94612.
Please visit to apply for or renew your business license. For business license assistance, please contact HdL at (510) 250-1889 or Alameda@HdLGov. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at (510) 747-4851. Thank you for doing business in the City of Alameda!
New businesses located in the incorporated are of San Leandro, are required to apply over the phone with the City of San Leandro's contractor for business license support, the HdL Business License Support Center at 510-809-3133 or online prior to applying for zoning conformance with the Planning department.
Probationary Period County employees must satisfactorily serve at least a six-month probation period before permanent status is attained.
It's easy to do online, or visit the Office of Finance to complete your application in person. The State of California requires businesses that sell goods and products to obtain a California Sales Tax Certificate Number (also called a Seller's Permit).
You must obtain a business license from Alameda County only if you are conducting any type of business, including leasing residential and commercial property, or your business is based in an unincorporated area of Alameda County. DO NOT APPLY TO ALAMEDA COUNTY IF YOU OPERATE A BUSINESS WITHIN CITY LIMITS.
People are drawn to Alameda for our safe and inviting residential communities with distinguished neighborhood schools, boutique shopping, and a broad mix of destination restaurants. Alameda takes pride in being a vibrant community with a rich maritime history and small-town charm.