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The Bureau of Business Affairs (BBA) establishes standard licensing, property, and utility costs for businesses operating within San Andreas. Pricing is based on the size, economic impact, and development requirements of each business class.
Rates may be adjusted as the server economy changes.

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Business License Fees

Every licensed business must pay an initial licensing fee when approved. Afterward, the license must be renewed monthly.

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Initial License Cost

The Initial License Cost is a one-time payment made when the business license is first approved.

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Monthly Renewal Fee

The Monthly Renewal Fee is paid each month to maintain an active Business License. Business licenses renew on the: 1st of each month
Failure to maintain an active license may result in penalties, restrictions, suspension, or other BBA action.

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Business Property Costs

Business property is priced separately from the Business License. The following amounts represent the starting price for property within each license class. The final cost may increase depending on:
  • Property location
  • Building size
  • Included equipment
  • Existing construction
  • Custom interiors
  • Development requirements
  • Business functionality
  • Economic value
The listed amount is a base price — not a guaranteed final purchase price.

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Weekly Utility Fees

Businesses are also responsible for recurring utility expenses. Utility fees are automatically withdrawn every: Sunday
Four-week totals are only estimates. Some calendar months contain five Sundays, resulting in an additional weekly utility payment.

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Estimated Recurring BBA Costs

For easier budgeting, the following table combines the monthly license renewal with approximately four weeks of utilities. These figures do not include:
  • Payroll
  • Inventory
  • Property payments
  • Supplies
  • Repairs
  • Advertising
  • Other operating expenses
They are intended only as a quick estimate of required BBA-related recurring costs.

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Cost by License Class

Class S

Initial License: 30,000∗∗BaseProperty:∗∗30,000 **Base Property:** 225,000+
Monthly Renewal: 15,000∗∗WeeklyUtilities:∗∗15,000 **Weekly Utilities:** 1,500

Class A

Initial License: 20,000∗∗BaseProperty:∗∗20,000 **Base Property:** 150,000+
Monthly Renewal: 10,000∗∗WeeklyUtilities:∗∗10,000 **Weekly Utilities:** 1,000

Class B

Initial License: 10,000∗∗BaseProperty:∗∗10,000 **Base Property:** 75,000+
Monthly Renewal: 5,000∗∗WeeklyUtilities:∗∗5,000 **Weekly Utilities:** 500

Class C

Initial License: 5,000∗∗BaseProperty:∗∗5,000 **Base Property:** 25,000+
Monthly Renewal: 2,500∗∗WeeklyUtilities:∗∗2,500 **Weekly Utilities:** 250

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Before Buying a Business

Prospective owners should consider more than the initial purchase price. Before committing to a business, make sure you can reasonably afford:
  • The property
  • The initial license
  • Monthly renewal fees
  • Weekly utilities
  • Normal operating expenses
Buying the business is only the beginning. You still need enough working capital to actually operate it.

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Failed Payments

Businesses that fail to maintain enough funds for required licensing or utility payments may become delinquent. Continued failure to pay may result in:
  • Late penalties
  • Business restrictions
  • License suspension
  • Bankruptcy proceedings
  • Seizure
  • Repossession

Utility Fees

Review payment schedules, failed payments, and owner financial responsibilities.

Seizure of Business

Review bankruptcy, seizure, repossession, and appeal procedures.

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Why Larger Businesses Cost More

Higher-tier businesses generally have:
  • Greater earning potential
  • Larger economic impact
  • More substantial development requirements
  • More complex business systems
Their licensing and operating costs are therefore higher. This helps maintain balance between:
  • Small businesses
  • Large commercial operations
  • High-value industries
  • The wider San Andreas economy
A bigger opportunity comes with a bigger operating cost.