Entering the Canadian market
Choose a target province, test the market and use CETA.
4 questions coveredFor businesses
E-commerce, payments and business banking
A French online store selling to Canada may have to register for GST/HST, and sometimes for QST or a provincial PST, even without a physical presence. The key test is the volume of sales to Canadian consumers.
Opening a Canadian business bank account often requires a locally registered company and an in-branch appointment; allow for this in your schedule.
Guides in this section
Questions this section answers
- At what level of sales do I have to charge Canadian taxes?
- Do I need a Canadian bank account to sell in dollars?
- How can I limit currency conversion fees?
Official sources
- GST/HST for businesses (Canada Revenue Agency)
- Revenu Québec – Businesses (Government of Quebec)
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (Government of Canada)
More Business topics
Incorporation and structure
Federal or provincial incorporation, subsidiary or branch.
4 questions coveredGST/HST/PST/QST and tax
Which tax to charge, to whom, and when to register.
4 questions coveredImport-export and customs
Customs, rules of origin, labelling and logistics.
3 questions coveredHiring and posting staff
Work permits, postings and social security.
4 questions coveredAdvisors and support
Public networks, accountants, lawyers and consultants.
3 questions covered