GST/HST Registration: When Is It Required in Canada?
GST/HST ਰਜਿਸਟ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ: ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਕਦੋਂ ਲੋੜੀਂਦੀ ਹੈ?
Complete guide to GST/HST registration thresholds, requirements, and compliance for Canadian businesses.
- Registration required when taxable revenues exceed $30,000
- You have 29 days to register after crossing the threshold
- Voluntary registration lets you claim Input Tax Credits
- Some supplies are exempt or zero-rated
The $30,000 Threshold
You must register for GST/HST if your worldwide taxable revenues exceed $30,000 in a single calendar quarter, or over four consecutive quarters.
When to Register
Once you exceed the threshold, you have 29 days to register. You must then start collecting GST/HST on all taxable supplies from that point forward.
Even under $30,000, you can register voluntarily to claim Input Tax Credits on your business expenses.
Types of Supplies
Most goods and services sold in Canada are taxable at 5% GST or 13-15% HST depending on province.
Basic groceries, prescription drugs, and exports are taxed at 0% but you can still claim ITCs.
Health services, childcare, and residential rent are exempt—no GST charged, no ITCs claimed.
Need GST/HST Guidance?
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