Canada has no single VAT. The federal GST (5%) applies everywhere; some provinces have merged it with their own tax into an HST (13% to 15%), while others add a separate provincial tax (PST, or the 9.975% QST in Quebec).
The rate generally depends on where the customer receives the goods or services, not where the business is based. The same sale can be taxed differently depending on the buyer's province.
Takeaway: The rate depends on the customer's province: businesses often have to handle several rates.
Takeaway: Mentally add the province's taxes to every displayed price.
Choose a target province, test the market and use CETA.
4 questions coveredFederal or provincial incorporation, subsidiary or branch.
4 questions coveredCustoms, rules of origin, labelling and logistics.
3 questions coveredSelling online to Canadians and getting paid in dollars.
3 questions coveredWork permits, postings and social security.
4 questions coveredPublic networks, accountants, lawyers and consultants.
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