GST/HST · 2026
Canada GST/HST registration threshold
Taxable sales to Canadian customers.
- Measured over
- Four consecutive calendar quarters
- On crossing
- Register for GST/HST
What is the Canada GST/HST registration threshold?
The Canada GST/HST registration threshold is CA$30,000, measured over four consecutive calendar quarters. Cross it and you must register for GST/HST with CRA. You then charge GST/HST on sales to customers in Canada. Below the threshold, registration is optional rather than required.
How this threshold is measured
For a non-resident digital seller the CAD 30,000 is measured on sales to Canadian consumers, which is what TaxesRadar tracks. A business established in Canada measures worldwide taxable revenue instead, so its threshold is reached sooner than this figure suggests.
Do marketplace sales count toward this threshold?
No. Under the deemed-supplier rules that apply here, the marketplace is treated as having made the supply to the buyer, so those sales are the platform's and never reach your own registration test. The same is true of anything sold through a merchant of record such as Paddle, Polar or Lemon Squeezy. Only sales you made yourself count toward the figure on this page.
When do you need to register?
Register for GST/HST once taxable sales exceed CAD 30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Deadline: By the end of the month after you stop being a small supplier.
How to register in Canada
- 1Register for a GST/HST account with the CRA (Business Number).
- 2Charge GST/HST at the buyer's provincial rate.
- 3File GST/HST returns on your assigned schedule.
- 4Remit the tax you've collected on time.
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Canada GST/HST threshold - FAQ
What is the GST/HST registration threshold in Canada?
CA$30,000, measured over four consecutive calendar quarters. Canada has no transaction-count test, so volume of orders alone never triggers registration.
When do I need to register for GST/HST in Canada?
Register for GST/HST once taxable sales exceed CAD 30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters. By the end of the month after you stop being a small supplier.
Does TaxesRadar file my GST/HST for me?
No. TaxesRadar watches your Stripe and Paddle sales, warns you before you cross this threshold, and gives you the registration checklist. Filing itself is handed to specialist partners.
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Guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the specifics for your situation with a qualified professional. Threshold shown for 2026; last verified 2026-07-27 against CRA. Rules change - TaxesRadar keeps them current.