- British Columbia revised the Provincial Sales Tax Act to expand the definition of software retroactively to April 1, 2013
- The previous definition included software delivered or accessed by any means, rights to use software, and contractual rights for updates
- The updated definition now includes coded instructions for electronic devices, IaaS, SaaS, and APIs
- Effective July 1, 2024, changes were made to PST refund eligibility for goods purchased in B.C. for resale outside the province
- Refunds are not available if PST was paid at purchase without proper exemption documentation
- Buyers must provide a valid PST registration number or exemption certificate at purchase to avoid being charged PST initially
Source: bakertilly.ca
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