How to Handle GST/HST When Moving Provinces in Canada
Moving provinces as a self-employed Canadian changes your GST/HST rate and possibly PST obligations. Here’s how to update your CRA account and charge the right rates.
GST/HST & Sales Tax
Do Newcomers to Canada Need to Charge GST/HST Right Away?
New to Canada and self-employed? You don’t need GST/HST registration immediately — the $30,000 threshold applies the same way. Here’s what newcomers need to know.
Do You Need a GST/HST Number for Etsy or Shopify in Canada?
When Etsy and Shopify sellers in Canada need a GST/HST number — the $30,000 threshold, platform tax collection rules, and how to register and charge correctly.
Can You Register for GST/HST Late in Canada?
What happens if you crossed the $30,000 GST/HST threshold late and didn’t register — retroactive obligations, how to catch up, and what the CRA can assess.
When to Pay GST/HST in Canada as a Freelancer (2026)
GST/HST payment deadlines for Canadian freelancers — annual filers (April 30), quarterly filers (monthly), and what happens if you pay late.
GST/HST Return Checklist for Canadian Self-Employed (2026)
Step-by-step GST/HST return checklist for Canadian self-employed — what to gather, how to calculate net tax, ITCs, the Quick Method, and where to file.
GST/HST Filing Deadline for Self-Employed in Canada (2026)
GST/HST filing deadlines for Canadian self-employed — annual filers (June 15), quarterly filers (monthly), payment rules, and late filing penalties.
How to Manage GST/HST in Accounting Software in Canada
How to set up and manage GST/HST in FreshBooks, QuickBooks, and Wave for Canadian freelancers — tracking collected tax, ITCs, and filing preparation.
When Do Freelancers Need to Register for GST/HST in Canada?
The $30,000 GST/HST threshold explained — how the four-quarter rule works, what triggers mandatory registration, and when to register voluntarily before hitting $30K.
GST/HST for Freelancers in Canada Explained (2026)
How GST/HST works for Canadian freelancers — registration threshold, rates by province, charging clients, input tax credits, the Quick Method, and how to file.