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How do I delete my Google Business account?

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To delete a Business Profile, a primary owner opens Business Profile settings at business.google.com and chooses Remove Business Profile. Removing it does not delete your Google account, does not guarantee the business leaves Search and Maps, and cannot be undone. If the business has closed, mark it permanently closed instead.

The fuller answer

Removal deletes your posts, photos, videos and review replies for good. Customer reviews stay. To manage the business again you must re-verify (Google's steps). Only primary owners can remove, and a new owner must wait 7 days.

To take a listing out of Maps entirely, read how to remove your business from Google Maps. If someone else needs the profile, transfer ownership first (manager roles).

OptionResult
Mark permanently closedClosed label, reversible
Remove Business ProfileContent and managers removed; cannot be undone
Delete Google accountA separate action, not needed

Mistakes to avoid

  • Removing when you only want a pause

    Instead: Mark temporarily closed.

  • Removing without transferring ownership

    Instead: Add the new owner first.

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