GST + Provincial Sales Tax (PST). The total sales tax rate in British Columbia is 12%.
GST + Provincial Sales Tax (PST).
Businesses in British Columbia must register for GST with the CRA (if revenue exceeds $30,000/year). PST registration is handled separately by the British Columbia provincial government.
Most goods and services are subject to the combined sales tax. Common exemptions include basic groceries, prescription drugs, and certain medical devices. Quebec (QST) and Ontario (HST) have specific rules for items like used vehicles and real property.
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