Guides, product news, and practical ideas on invoicing and running your business in Canada.
Learn how to file a GST/HST return in Canada, calculate net tax, claim input tax credits, meet filing deadlines, and handle GST and QST if your business is in Quebec.
Your province doesn't always determine the tax on an invoice. Learn how Canadian place-of-supply rules work when you sell to customers in another province.
Net 30 is common, but it isn’t always the best choice. Compare Net 15, Due on Receipt, deposits, late fees and reminder strategies to find payment terms that fit your business and improve cash flow.
A step-by-step DIY guide to registering a business in Quebec: sole proprietorship vs. incorporation, French name rules, 2026 government fees, GST and QST registration, and the 60-day deadlines most people miss.
Registered businesses get back the GST/HST they pay on business purchases. It's the single strongest argument for registering before you have to — and the most commonly under-claimed thing in Canadian small business tax.
Canada has three sales tax systems — a single HST line, Quebec's separate GST + QST, and GST with provincial taxes on top. Which one goes on your invoice depends on your client's province, not yours. Here's how to calculate each, with worked examples and 2026 rates.
The $30,000 small supplier threshold sounds simple — until you read the fine print. Here's a plain-English walkthrough of when freelancers and small businesses in Canada have to register for GST/HST, with worked examples and the 29-day deadline most people miss.
Sending an invoice shouldn't eat up your afternoon — and getting the tax right shouldn't mean a calculator and a spreadsheet. Here's how to create a professional invoice with GST/HST/QST handled for you, in just a few minutes. Video walkthrough included.
