The City of Emeryville welcomes you to its business community. Starting a business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you great success in your new venture!

There are many things to consider and various agencies to contact when starting or operating a business. While each endeavor may have its own unique situation or purpose, it is important for you to research prior to starting the application procedure.

We hope to offer you a better understanding of the business license tax and provide you with steps required for the application process. For your convenience, the business license application and other related forms are available in the “download forms” section below.

The easiest and fastest way to apply for a new business license or renew your current license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the "Submit a Business License Application" located below under the Apply subheading.

If you need further assistance applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at Emeryville@hdlgov.com or by phone at (510) 725-4161. Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST).

Important: If your business is located within the City of Emeryville, you will need to schedule a fire inspection after submitting a business license application. To schedule an inspection, please contact the Alameda County Fire Department.

• Terrence Spencer, Code Compliance Officer
• Phone: (925) 833-3473 ext. 1211
• Email: terrence.spencer@acgov.org

To get started, please select one of the online activities below: