- The ruling requested is regarding the interpretation of the sale of vintage goods through distribution platforms
- The email addresses registration, collection of GST/HST, and place of supply in Canada and in a province
- The HST applies in participating provinces at different rates, while the GST applies in the rest of Canada at a rate of 5%
- The letter outlines that the Sole Proprietor is now registered for GST/HST purposes
- The Sole Proprietor sells vintage goods through a platform and a local shop acting as an agent
- Concerns are raised about the platform collecting GST/HST on behalf of vendors and the impact on registered vendors
- The platform’s suggestion to increase sales prices to include GST/HST is problematic for various reasons
Source: taxinterpretations.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.
