Invoice maker for Canada
Professional invoices for Canada, with your GST/HST number, in Canadian dollars.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Canada
In Canada the sales tax on your invoice depends on where your customer is: 5% GST in Alberta, 13% HST in Ontario, or GST plus PST or QST in other provinces. Add your GST/HST number, pick the right rate and invoice in Canadian dollars.
At a glance
Invoicing in Canada
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD, $)
- Tax
- GST/HST, plus PST or QST in some provinces
- Tax number
- GST/HST number: your Business Number + RT0001
- Registration
- Small suppliers with up to $30,000 in taxable sales over four quarters don't have to register for GST/HST.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Canada must include
What the rules in Canada ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- Your business name and GST/HST number
- The invoice date
- The total amount, and the GST/HST charged (or included)
- For $500 or more: the customer's name
- For $500 or more: the payment terms
- For $500 or more: a description of what you supplied
Tax rates
GST/HST, plus PST or QST in some provinces rates in Canada
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| GST | 5% | Alberta, the territories, and with PST/QST elsewhere |
| HST (Ontario) | 13% | Combined federal and provincial tax |
| HST (Atlantic) | 14–15% | Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI |
| QST (Quebec) | 9.975% | Charged on top of 5% GST |
Good to know
Which rate to charge
The rate usually depends on where your customer is, not where you are. A business in Alberta selling to a customer in Ontario generally charges 13% HST.
Required details grow with the amount
From $100 your invoice needs your GST/HST number and the tax charged. From $500 it also needs the customer's name, the payment terms and a description.
PST provinces
British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba charge their own PST next to the 5% GST, with separate registration.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with Canada Revenue Agency or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which sales tax do I charge in Canada?
It mostly depends on the province where your customer is: 5% GST in Alberta and the territories, HST in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, and GST plus PST or QST in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec.
Do I need a GST/HST number?
Once your taxable sales pass $30,000 over four consecutive quarters, yes. Below that you're a small supplier and registering is optional.
What must a Canadian invoice include?
Every invoice shows your business name, the date and the total. From $100 also your GST/HST number and the tax charged, and from $500 the customer's name, the payment terms and a description of the goods or services.
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