- In Canada, businesses making less than $30,000 in annual worldwide gross revenue generally qualify as “small suppliers” and do not need to register for or collect GST/HST.
- Once a business exceeds that threshold, it must register and start charging GST/HST; some businesses, like taxis and ride-share drivers, must register regardless of revenue.
- GST/HST is designed so registered businesses can claim input tax credits for tax paid on business expenses, while consumers bear the tax.
- Businesses that fail to register after losing small-supplier status can face GST/HST liability, penalties, interest, and possible criminal prosecution.
- The article explains when small-supplier status ends and the GST/HST consequences of losing that exemption.
Source: goodservicetax.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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