Step 4 of 13
Register for GST (5%)
Collect GST from customers and claim back the GST you pay on stock.
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
When you must register
You must register once your taxable sales pass $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Why register earlier
We recommend registering from the start. As a registrant you can claim back the GST you pay on inventory and business expenses. You generally must stay registered for at least a year once you opt in.
Filing
You will choose how often to file. Annual filing is common for small businesses, but check which option applies to you. File even if you collected nothing.
Selling outside BC
Tax gets more complicated once you ship to other provinces. Some charge HST, and Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have their own taxes. Ask your accountant, or begin by selling to BC customers only.