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. We wish you much success in your business venture.