5 most profitable businesses in GTA Online in 2025

Gamers often look for the most profitable businesses in GTA Online, and for good reason. There are a lot of business ventures in the game in 2025; however, not all of them give good returns. To enjoy the online multiplayer to its fullest, players should have a lot of money. That's why picking the right business establishments is important for both new and experienced players.

Let's quickly take a look at five of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online in 2025.

Note: The article is subjective to the writer's opinion and analysis. The below-mentioned list is not ranked in any manner, but all of the entries are considered the best.

5 most profitable businesses in GTA Online include a factory, lab, and more

1) Garment Factory

The Garment Factory is one of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online (image via Rockstar Games)

If you are playing GTA Online in 2025, then you must try to own the Darnell Bros Garment Factory as soon as possible. It is business released with the Agents of Sabotage DLC in December 2024. While the business has the word 'Garment' in its name, the operations are completely different.

You can host The FIB Files missions inside the business with the help of Jodi Marshall. There are four missions and three of them can be played multiple times in a week. While the priority mission pays around $300,000, the regular ones pay around $150,000. You can also earn passive income from the Safe Locker.

2) Lab that produces Acid

The Acid Lab in GTA 5 Online is a hidden gem that you need to unlock first. Rockstar Games offers it to you both for free and in exchange for $1,450,000. No matter how you acquire the business (MTL Brickade 6x6 truck) you should try to get the Equipment Upgrade as soon as possible.

A full batch of upgraded and produced Acid Lab products can earn you around $325,000 in GTA Online. Moreover, it is one of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online for solo grinders. You can do both source and sell missions without relying on others.

3) Car Wash

On June 17, 2025, Rockstar Games added a fresh business concept - washing cars for earning money. Officially named the Hands On Car Wash, the business allows players to earn income from the following three verticals:

As the initial cost of the property is only $1,000,000, players can easily recover the cost in the first couple of hours by doing the aforementioned missions. This makes it one of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online that gives good returns the longer you own it.

4) Bail Enforcement Office

Bail Enforcement Office is also one of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online in 2025 (Image via Rockstar Games)

If you want to make money in GTA Online by doing some good deeds, then the Bail Enforcement Office is the best option. This business requires apprehending various bail jumpers and bringing them to justice.

You will get four targets at any given time. While the three standard targets reward you with around $40,000, the Most Wanted target offers around $120,000. It is also worth noting that the highest-paying mission can be played only once every day.

Once you get used to how everything works, it certainly becomes one of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online.

5) Nightclubs

One of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online is none other than the Nightclub (Image via Rockstar Games)

Despite being an old business in the game, every GTA Online player must try to acquire the Nightclub business as soon as possible. While it has both active and passive earning sources, the passive one (Sale Locker) is the most profitable as it generates up to $50,000 every in-game day.

However, you must keep the popularity of the Nightclub high, otherwise the reward will decrease with time. To make profits from the active earning source, you must first own all MC and CEO businesses. It's recommended to check the GTA Online Nightclub guide for making the most out of the business.

While gamers have the freedom to buy any property they want, all of the aforementioned ones are some of the most profitable businesses in GTA Online that shouldn't be ignored at all costs.

FAQs:

Which business is most profitable in GTA Online?

Among all the most profitable businesses in GTA Online today, Nightclub is considered the best one.

What pays the most money in GTA V Online?

Many businesses in GTA Online pay a good amount of money. However, the new car wash business apparently pays the most in the shortest amount of time if you own a Pegassi Oppressor Mk II.

About the author

Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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Edited by Jito Tenson