Best Invoice App for General Contractors in Georgia (GA)

    Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across Georgia use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with GA sales tax handled at the line-item level.

    GA sales tax

    4% + local

    Income tax

    5.39% flat (2025)

    LLC filing

    $100

    Estimated general contracting ranges in Georgia

    Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Georgia's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~92%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.

    ServiceGA range
    Kitchen remodel$13,750–$55,000
    Bathroom remodel$7,350–$27,500
    Room addition (per sq ft)$185–$460

    What a Georgia general contractor invoice looks like

    A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the GA midpoint ($34,375), split 40% parts / 60% labor.

    Parts / materials$13,750
    Labor$20,625
    Subtotal$34,375
    Georgia state sales tax on parts (4%)Local rates apply on top (4% + local).$550
    Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢)$1,013
    Invoice total$34,925

    Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Georgia Department of Revenue.

    What every Georgia general contractor invoice needs

    Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)

    Change-order log

    Subcontractor breakdown

    Permits and inspection fees

    Lien-waiver notes

    Georgia licensing basics for general contracting pros

    Sales tax permit

    Professional license

    County/city occupational tax certificate

    Check the GA Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.

    Why general contracting businesses in Georgia pick Glo Invoice

    Made for the trades

    Per-line tax for GA sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.

    Text-first delivery

    Georgia customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.

    Get paid same day

    Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.

    Works on bad signal

    Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.

    General Contractors by city in Georgia

    General Contractors in Georgia: common questions

    What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in Georgia?

    Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in Georgia. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies 4% + local sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.

    How much should a general contractor charge in Georgia?

    Georgia's average cost-of-living index runs about 92% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for GA (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $13,750–$55,000; Bathroom remodel $7,350–$27,500; Room addition (per sq ft) $185–$460.

    Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in Georgia?

    Georgia's state rate is 4% (4% + local). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the Georgia Department of Revenue.

    Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in Georgia?

    Most general contracting trades in Georgia require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common GA requirements include: Sales tax permit; Professional license; County/city occupational tax certificate.

    What does it cost to register a general contracting business in GA?

    Georgia LLC filing runs $100, with ongoing reporting of $50/yr. State income tax is 5.39% flat (2025). Full breakdown in our Georgia business setup guide.

    Is there a free trial?

    Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.

    Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Georgia.

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