GTA 5 Online Business Tier List 2025 - Best Business to Buy in GTA V

Earning enough money quickly is not easy in Grand Theft Auto V, what businesses and properties can make you rich faster? This GTA V online business tier list is aimed at picking up the best businesses to buy in 2025.

GTA 5 Online Best Business Tier List 2025 (Grand Theft Auto V)

For fastest money making in GTA 5 Online, prioritize the Nightclub, Acid Lab, Bunker, Agency, Kosatka Submarine, and Hangar. Avoid the low-tier businesses or properties unless you're interested.

1. Acid Lab - S Tier

As one of the easiest and most profitable businesses in GTA 5 Online, the Acid Lab offers considerable income in many aspects. Completing the First Dose missions will earn you some money, and then you can unlock the business by doing the equipment setup and upgrade, which is another bonus. The production takes about 4 hours, and you can get a profit of around 239 K. Selling a public session will also earn you lots of money, much higher than your cost of supply. In addition, changing the name of your product in the interaction menu, you'll earn an extra 5% on each sale. Acid Lab is also a powerful vehicle that can be upgraded with ramps, mines, and armor plating.

2. Nightclub - S Tier

This one takes the cake for the hardest passive income generator. Nightclubs do need other businesses to be set up first, such as bunkers, cargo warehouses, and MC businesses, but they do generate 50K/hour with no input from the user. Technicians gather goods passively, and selling is one vehicle, so for solo players, this cash grab is perfect.

3. Agency - S Tier

The Agency excels in offering four primary income sources: Dr. Dre contract, security contracts, payphone hits, and passive income. Certain upgrades, like the vehicle workshop add-on that grants Imani Tech armor and missile jammers and the weapon discount armory, make it a must-grab.

4. Bunker - S Tier

A top-tier passive business, the bunker’s profit per full resupply is 140K for each 2h session. Selling in a full lobby can make it peak at 1.2 M. Additionally, it unlocks vital weapon research and allows for quick, excess weapon part sales of 50 K. Recent patches have improved solo sell options, removing harsh timer punishments.

5. Kosatka Submarine - S Tier

Still the king of heists, the Cayo Perico heist pays out 1.3 M - 1.7 M in under an hour (solo). The Kosatka also comes with the Sparrow helicopter, a must-have for grinding. While still the fastest way to make GTA 5 money, it does suffer minor nerfs.

6. Hangar - S Tier

Focusing on airfreight, this business focuses on medical, chemical, or narcotics cargo (for 70% bonuses), making a full 50-crate sale worth 2.55M (3.8M in a full lobby). Quick land missions and one vehicle to sell make this ideal for solo players.

7. Arcade - A Tier

The position of the Arcade is very important while planning the Casino Heist as it offers significant passive income along with completing the heist pay. They are easily managed through the Master Control Terminal, which makes it one of the best choices.

8. Crate Warehouse - A Tier

The potential profits exceed the initial investments. With time and a CEO office, this is an active business that provides sizable earnings from selling off full warehouses.

9. Auto Shop - B Tier

The Auto Shop is underrated, providing discounts on vehicle modifications and earning money through vehicle deliveries. Its robberies are also fun and profitable, making it a solid investment.

10. Salvage Yard - B Tier

The Salvage Yard has a mix of vehicle robberies and simple jobs, but it’s limited to three robberies per week. Despite this, it remains a good option for regular income.

11. Cocaine Lockup - B Tier

As one of the best MC businesses, the Cocaine Lockup can generate 72K per hour. It has a good payout when sold, but the sell missions can be tricky, especially for solo players.

12. Bail Enforcement Office - C Tier

This business allows you to hunt bounties, but the repetitive nature of the missions and varying payouts make it only moderately profitable. It's fun but not a reliable source of income.

13. Counterfeit Cash Factory - C Tier

The Counterfeit Cash Factory has decent passive income, generating about 40K per hour. However, it doesn’t compare well to other options, making it a mid-tier choice.

14. Vehicle Warehouse - C Tier

While it can earn up to 200K per hour through vehicle sales, the need for active work and a CEO office makes it less favorable. It requires a lot of time and effort to maximize profits.

15. Garment Factory - C Tier

With no upgrades required, the Garment Factory offers some passive income, but it’s minimal. The real profit comes from mini heists, which can earn decent payouts, keeping it in the mid tier.

16. Facility - D Tier

The Facility is in the D tier since its main income comes from the lengthy Doomsday Heists, which can take over six hours to complete for payouts that aren’t always worth it. While it has some fun missions, it’s not ideal for regular income.

17. High-end Apartment - D Tier

High-end Apartments allow access to original heists, but the long playtimes and modest payouts make them less appealing. Completing the Criminal Mastermind challenge can yield big rewards, but it’s very challenging.

18. Clubhouses - D Tier

Clubhouses offer some income through deliveries and passive earnings, but they require a lot of effort for little return. They’re best for filling gaps between other business activities.

19. Casino Penthouse - D Tier

While the Casino Penthouse has fun missions, its long-term earnings are low. After the first-time bonuses, it doesn’t generate enough ongoing profit, making it less valuable.

20. Arena Workshop - E Tier

The Arena Workshop is ranked low because it relies on Arena War game modes for income, which offer poor payouts. While it allows for vehicle customization, it doesn’t generate enough money to justify its cost.

21. Document Forgery Office - E Tier

This business is considered the worst because it generates just 20K per hour, even when fully upgraded. The minimal income makes it a poor investment, as you could earn more with simpler missions.

22. Weed Farm - E Tier

The Weed Farm ranks at the lowest tier because it has a low earning of GTA V cash per hour. It’s not worth the investment, especially compared to other businesses that offer better returns.