Legal Definitions - G & A

G & A

G & A stands for General Administrative Expense, which is an expense incurred in running a business, such as executive and clerical salaries, rent, utilities, and legal and accounting services. It is a type of overhead expense that is different from expenses incurred in manufacturing or selling. G & A is also known as administrative expense or general expense.

• Executive and clerical salaries
• Rent
• Utilities
• Legal and accounting services

For example, if a company has a team of executives and administrative staff who manage the day-to-day operations of the business, their salaries and benefits would be considered G & A expenses. Similarly, if the company rents office space or pays for utilities like electricity and water, those costs would also be classified as G & A expenses. Legal and accounting services, such as hiring a lawyer to review contracts or an accountant to prepare tax returns, would also be considered G & A expenses.