1. Gainesville-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 4%. Local jurisdictions in Gainesville may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: GA statute Ga. Code §7-4-2 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard video editor line items
- Hourly editing — billed by hour (~$95 default).
- Per-finished-minute — billed by flat.
- Color grading — billed by flat.
- Audio mix & sound design — billed by flat.
3. Payment terms that work in Gainesville
Net 30 is standard for video editors. Most video editors in competitive markets like Gainesville require a 33% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Gainesville customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
No license required. Stock footage, music, and SFX licensing must be passed through with explicit terms.
Metro
Gainesville
State
GA
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
33%