Buying a business in GTA 5 Online is the fastest way to build a steady income — but the game never fully explains how the process works. Whether you want a CEO Office for Import/Export, an MC Business for drug production, a Bunker for arms trafficking, or a Nightclub that passively generates cash, every property follows the same purchase flow. This guide walks you through each step so you can own and operate your first (or next) GTA Online business today.
What You Need Before You Start
You need an active GTA Online session (story mode does not count) and enough in-game GTA$ (GTA dollars) to cover the purchase price. Entry-level MC businesses start at roughly $145,000, while a premium CEO Office or Bunker can cost $2 million or more. You do not need a special rank or prior property — any player can buy their first business from day one. If your balance is low, run a few heists or Contact Missions first; the sections below show you exactly what to expect.
How to Buy a Business in GTA 5 Online
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Step 1: Earn Enough GTA$ to Afford a Business
Business prices in GTA Online range from about $145,000 for a basic MC Business location all the way to $5 million or more for top-tier CEO warehouses and premium upgrades. Before you start shopping, build up a comfortable cushion — ideally $1 to $2 million. The best ways to earn quickly are Heists (up to $400K per run with a good crew), Contact Missions (reliable solo income from Simeon, Gerald, and others), and Vehicle Cargo missions if you already own a vehicle warehouse. Daily Objectives and login bonuses also add up faster than most players expect.
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Step 2: Open Your In-Game Phone and Launch the Internet
All property purchases in GTA Online happen through the in-game internet browser on your character's phone. Press D-Pad Up on a controller (or the Up Arrow key on PC) to pull out your phone. Tap the Internet icon on the home screen — it looks like a browser globe. From the internet home page you will see several bookmarks and a search bar. This is where you find the real estate websites used to browse and purchase every business type in the game.
Press D-Pad Up (controller) or the Up Arrow (PC) to open your phone, then tap the Internet app. -
Step 3: Navigate to the Right Real Estate Website
Two websites handle almost every business purchase in GTA Online. Dynasty 8 Executive Realty (dynasty8executiverealty.com) is where you buy CEO Offices and standard warehouses. Maze Bank Foreclosures (maze-bank-foreclosures.com) lists the majority of DLC businesses added since 2016, including MC Clubhouses, Bunkers, Nightclubs, Arcades, the Agency, and more. Type the address into the phone browser's address bar, or find either site listed under the Money & Services category on the internet home page. Choose the site that matches the type of business you want to buy.
Use Dynasty 8 Executive for CEO Offices and Maze Bank Foreclosures for MC Businesses, Bunkers, Nightclubs, and more. -
Step 4: Browse Listings and Confirm Your Purchase
Once on the website, you will see a map of Los Santos with property pins, or a list view you can filter by type and location. Click any listing to see the full price, location, and optional upgrade costs. When you have found the property you want, click it and select "Purchase" or "Buy". A confirmation prompt shows the final price — accept it and your GTA$ balance drops immediately. A short cutscene plays to mark the acquisition, and a new blip (map icon) appears on your radar showing the business location.
Select a property on the website, review the price, and confirm the purchase — a cutscene will play and a new blip appears on your map. -
Step 5: Visit Your Business and Begin Operations
Navigate to the new blip on your minimap to enter your property for the first time. Inside, you will find the management computer or interaction menu options that let you run the business. The core loop for almost every business type is the same: Source (or buy) supplies to fill your stock, then sell the product when your stock is full or high enough to justify a delivery run. You can also hire Associates or Staff (for MC businesses) and upgrade the property — better staff and equipment mean faster production and higher sell prices. Prioritize upgrades as soon as your cash flow allows.
Drive to your business on the map, start a supply mission to fill your stock, and sell when production is complete.
Tips for Choosing the Right Business
- Start with an MC Business or Bunker if you're new. They are cheaper to enter and teach you the supply-and-sell loop without requiring a CEO Office first.
- Buy a CEO Office before Warehouses. The CEO Office (from Dynasty 8 Executive) is a prerequisite for accessing Special Cargo warehouses and the Import/Export vehicle business — some of the highest-earning activities in the game.
- The Nightclub is an excellent second or third purchase. It passively accumulates goods from other businesses you already own, so its value multiplies the more properties you have.
- Always upgrade staff and equipment first. Upgrades increase production speed and payout. Security upgrades reduce the chance of enemy raids on your stock.
- Sell before your stock is fully capped. Very large sell deliveries require multiple vehicles, making them harder to complete solo. Selling at 75–80% capacity is often safer and nearly as profitable.
- Use a VIP or CEO session trick. Registering as a VIP (free, no office needed) lets you run VIP Work missions while your business produces stock in the background.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
I can't find the website on my phone
Open the internet browser and search for "Dynasty 8 Executive" or "Maze Bank" using the search bar. Alternatively, go to the Money & Services category on the internet home screen — both sites are listed there by default.
The purchase button is greyed out
You either do not have enough GTA$ in your bank account (not the cash you are carrying), or the property has a prerequisite you have not met. CEO Warehouses, for example, require a CEO Office purchase first.
My business isn't producing anything
Your business only produces when it has supplies. Visit the property and run a supply mission (or pay GTA$ to buy supplies directly from the computer). Stock will not accumulate if supplies hit zero.
The sell mission vehicles keep getting destroyed
Sell during a solo public session or an invite-only session to avoid griefers. You can also call Lester to go off the radar during deliveries, which helps avoid other players targeting you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a business cost in GTA 5 Online?
Prices vary widely. MC Business locations start at roughly $145,000, Bunkers from $1.17 million, CEO Offices from around $1 million, and Nightclubs from $1.08 million. Premium locations and DLC upgrades can push the total cost much higher.
Do I need GTA+ to buy a business?
No. All businesses are available to any GTA Online player regardless of subscription status. GTA+ members occasionally receive discounts on properties, but the businesses themselves are not locked behind the subscription.
Can I own more than one business of the same type?
For most business types you can own one property per category at a time, but you can swap to a different location by purchasing a new one (you will receive a partial trade-in credit for the old property). Some categories, like Special Cargo Warehouses, allow you to own multiple simultaneously.
Can I sell a business I no longer want?
GTA Online does not have a direct "sell" button for most businesses. You can trade in a property when purchasing a replacement of the same type, which gives a partial refund. Otherwise, properties are a permanent purchase.
What is the most profitable business in GTA Online?
The Cayo Perico Heist and Special Cargo (CEO Warehouses) consistently rank among the highest earners per hour. For passive income, the Nightclub combined with multiple active businesses is hard to beat. Profit depends heavily on whether you have the right upgrades and sell efficiently.
Final Thoughts
Buying a business in GTA 5 Online boils down to five steps: earn enough GTA$, open your phone, navigate to Dynasty 8 Executive or Maze Bank Foreclosures, select and confirm a property, then visit it to start producing. Once you own one business and understand the supply-and-sell cycle, expanding your criminal empire becomes much easier. For the latest property prices and DLC additions, check the official Rockstar Games GTA Online page.
