Harmonized Sales Tax

The government of BC will introduce a harmonized sales tax (HST) on July 1, 2009. The tax, which is a form of value-added tax, will improve the economy of the province by making BC a more attractive place to invest.

This page is a resource source for you to access information on HST. Working towards implementation, We will update information as we receive it.  

HST Rules for Real Property

CRA Powerpoint Presentation on HST Transitional Rules

Q&A on General Transitional Rules

Q&A on Housing Rebate

HST Transitional Rules for Memberships

HST Transitional Rules for Passenger Transportation Services

HST Transitional Rules for Intangible Personal Property

Ministry of Finance

BC HST by the BC Chamber of Commerce