The City of Los Alamitos welcomes you to its business community. Starting a business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you success in your new venture!
The City of Los Alamitos requires all businesses operation within the City limits, including property owners and independent contractors, to obtain a business license and to pay business license tax prior to commencing business operations.
There are many things you should consider when starting a business. The goal of this web page is to help the new business owner understand the business license process. Included under the helpful forms section is an informative guide on how to get your business started in the City of Los Alamitos.
The fastest way to apply for a business license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the "start now" button located on the right of this page and select the "apply" option from the main menu.
If you need further assistance or help applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at LosAlamitos@hdlgov.com or by phone at (562) 321-5683. All questions and applications are now processed online or over the phone.
Start here if you are applying for a business license in the City for the first time.
Start here to renew your current business license for another year.
Start here to pay a balance due on an established account. Please do not use this option to begin the license renewal process.
Start here if you do not plan to operate or conduct any business activity in the City.
Search for a business that is licensed with the City.
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the city limits of Los Alamitos. The City of Los Alamitos Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City even if your business is located OUTSIDE the city limits or you have a business license from another city. Any business based in the City must have a license as well. This includes home based businesses, building contractors, independent contractors, and non-profit businesses.
Business licenses fees help pay for city services like roads, fire, police and other community services. These services benefit businesses, business owners, and the general public.
Universal Waste Systems, Inc. provides waste and recycling collection services for residential and commercial accounts for the City of Los Alamitos. They offer one-stop shopping for all of the cities waste removal needs.