What is the GST rate in Canada?

The federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is 5% across all of Canada. Five provinces replace it with a single blended Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) instead of charging GST and a separate provincial tax.

What is the difference between GST, HST, PST and QST?

GST is the 5% federal tax charged everywhere. HST is a single blended rate used in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, combining the federal and provincial portions into one tax. PST (or RST in Manitoba) is a separate provincial sales tax charged on top of GST in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. QST is Quebec's provincial sales tax, charged on top of GST.

Do I need to register for a GST/HST account?

In Canada, most businesses must register for a GST/HST account once their total worldwide taxable revenue (including that of associated businesses) exceeds $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters, or in a single calendar quarter. Below that, registration is optional. This is the CRA's small-supplier threshold.

Which provinces have no provincial sales tax?

Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut charge only the 5% federal GST, with no separate provincial sales tax.

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Sales tax rates by province and territory (2026)

Combined GST/HST/PST rates, current as of 2026
Province / territory	GST	PST / RST / QST	Combined rate	Type
Alberta	5%	—	5%	GST only
British Columbia	5%	7% PST	12%	GST + PST
Manitoba	5%	7% RST	12%	GST + RST
New Brunswick	5%*	10%*	15%	HST
Newfoundland and Labrador	5%*	10%*	15%	HST
Nova Scotia	5%*	9%*	14%	HST
Northwest Territories	5%	—	5%	GST only
Nunavut	5%	—	5%	GST only
Ontario	5%*	8%*	13%	HST
Prince Edward Island	5%*	10%*	15%	HST
Quebec	5%	9.975% QST	14.975%	GST + QST
Saskatchewan	5%	6% PST	11%	GST + PST
Yukon	5%	—	5%	GST only

* HST provinces don't bill GST and PST separately — the whole amount is charged as one HST rate. The 5%/remainder split shown here is the federal/provincial portion CRA uses to divide the revenue, not two separate line items on a receipt.

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GST only (5%)
GST + PST / RST (11–12%)
GST + QST (14.975%)
HST (13–15%)

How to calculate sales tax

Adding tax to a price: Tax = price × rate. Total = price + tax.

Removing tax from a total: Price = total ÷ (1 + rate). Tax = total − price.

Worked example: Ontario, 13% HST

A $150 purchase in Ontario: tax = $150 × 0.13 = $19.50. Total = $150 + $19.50 = $169.50. Working backwards from that same $169.50 total: price = $169.50 ÷ 1.13 = $150.00, tax = $169.50 − $150.00 = $19.50 — matching what we started with.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST rate in Canada?: 5% federally, charged everywhere. More on GST →
What is HST, and who charges it?: A blended federal + provincial rate (13%–15%) in five provinces. More on HST →
What is PST or RST?: A separate provincial tax on top of GST in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. More on PST →
What is QST?: Quebec's own 9.975% provincial sales tax, added on top of GST. More on QST →
How do I remove tax from a total?: Switch the calculator above to "Remove tax", type the tax-included total, and pick your province — or use the dedicated reverse sales tax calculator.
Which provinces have no provincial sales tax?: Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — you only pay the 5% federal GST there.
Do I need to register for a GST/HST account?: Most businesses must register once total worldwide taxable revenue exceeds $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters, or in a single quarter. Below that, registration is optional.
Are these 2026 rates accurate?: Yes — checked against CRA and provincial revenue agency schedules, last verified September 2026. See the rate table above for every province and territory.

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From the blog

Plain-language explainers on GST, HST, PST and QST — how to calculate them, how they differ, and how to register. Read the blog →

Rates last checked: September 2026. Sources: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST rate schedule; provincial revenue agencies for PST/RST/QST rates.