GST/HST for businesses
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How to charge, remit, and report the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) as a business.
Changes to HST in Nova Scotia
As of April 1, 2025, the HST rate has decreased to 14% in Nova Scotia.
Services and information
Who needs to register for GST/HST
Find out if you have to register and start charging the GST/HST
Get a GST/HST number and manage your account
Register for a GST/HST account or change or close your account
Charge and collect the GST/HST
Determine the rate to charge, manage receipts, and what to do with tax you collect
Calculate and prepare to report the GST/HST
How to calculate net tax, determine input tax credits and prepare a return
File your GST/HST return
When and how to file a return for each period, confirm and make changes after you file
Remit (pay) the GST/HST you collected
When and how to remit (pay) the tax, including by instalments
Claim a GST/HST rebate
Claim a rebate of the GST/HST (or QST) you paid in certain situations
Confirm a GST/HST number
Find out if a business is registered to charge the GST/HST
Features
Avoid penalties: file online
If you have a reporting period that begins in 2024 or later, you must file your GST/HST returns electronically.
Business Registration Online
You can get a business number or register for GST/HST online, even if you have a SIN that starts with 9.
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