Yes, all property owners in Oakland who wish to rent out their property must file and pay the initial Registration Fee to obtain a business tax certificate. Additionally, you may be required to register with us again and report the sales tax.A Business License is an annual tax you pay each calendar year for doing business within the unincorporated area of the County of Alameda. Do I need a business tax certificate? Pay Your Business Tax Bill. ​If you do business or own any kind of rental property in the City of Oakland, you will need to file and pay an annual business tax. To learn more about SDR and e-SDR, go to Filing Form 571L Business Property Statement. Most business owners will be able to take full advantage of e-filing. However, Stock sales are not subject to sales taxes.