Print Works
The printing business has its own story chain and is one of the essential conditions for the ending. Do not postpone it if you want to complete the story.
Properties and businesses: the map becomes an empire
After taking over Vercetti Estate, money is no longer just for weapons. Buying businesses opens missions, regular income and the route to the finale.
Not every purchased property is a profitable business. A safehouse is mainly used for saving, a garage and reward spawns; an asset has its own tasks and generates money after they are completed.
Key businesses
What each offers and why to complete it
Malibu Club
An expensive business with a substantial chain of preparations for a robbery. It also includes The Driver, often one of the most difficult obstacles.
Kaufman Cabs
The taxi business opens a series of tasks involving a rival company. After completion, it generates income and provides a themed reward.
Film Studio
InterGlobal Films on Prawn Island offers a varied series of missions using a boat, aircraft and motorbike.
Sunshine Autos
Combines races, garages and lists of wanted vehicles. Further lists gradually increase the value of the business.
Cherry Popper
The distribution task starts in a special vehicle. The police attention meter needs to be managed carefully.
Pole Position Club
Completion is not a standard mission; the business starts earning after a set amount is spent on a private dance.
Boatyard
The short Checkpoint Charlie time trial tests boat handling. Success activates the business income.
How to manage money
A purchase order without unnecessary grinding
Keep a reserve
Do not buy a business with your last money. Some missions require weapons, body armour or repeated attempts.
Collect income regularly
Money at a business has an upper limit. If you do not collect it for a long time, further income is not added.
Plan Sunshine Autos as you go
Look out for cars from the lists during normal play. Deliberately searching for all of them at the end is slower.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers
Which business is required to finish GTA Vice City?
Print Works is essential. You must also complete enough other profitable businesses to trigger the final section.
Why is a business not generating income?
Buying it is not enough. Complete its missions or specific condition; an icon for collecting income will then appear at the property.
Sources and verification
Primary sources take priority
Content checked on 20 August 2026. Differences between Classic and Definitive Edition are identified where they change the procedure.