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FAC-2026-001

Issue date : July 31, 2026

Due date : August 30, 2026

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DescriptionQtyUnit priceAmount
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Subtotal
$0.00
GST (5%)
$0.00
QST (9.975%)
$0.00
Total
$0.00

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Charging sales tax in Quebec: what you need to know

Who has to charge GST and QST

As long as your taxable sales stay under $30,000 in a given calendar quarter or over the four preceding calendar quarters, you are a small supplier: you are not required to register for the GST and QST files, nor to collect those taxes. You may still register voluntarily, which many self-employed people do in order to recover the tax paid on their own purchases. One caveat: registering voluntarily for QST also requires registering for GST, and staying registered for at least a year.

How the two taxes are calculated

GST is 5% and QST is 9.975%. Both apply to the same amount — the pre-tax total. This is where many templates still get it wrong: until 31 December 2012, QST was charged on the GST-included price, a method known as cascading. Since 1 January 2013 that cascade no longer exists. The combined rate is therefore 14.975%, not 14.9875%. On a $1,000 sale the difference is $1.25 — enough for an attentive client to dispute, and enough to distort a full year of filings.

What must appear on the invoice

As soon as a sale exceeds $30, your GST and QST registration numbers must appear on the invoice. From $150 up, the buyer's exact name becomes necessary: it is what allows your client to claim their input tax credit (ITC) and input tax refund (ITR). An incomplete invoice is not just an administrative annoyance — it denies your client a recovery they are entitled to. The required details vary by amount; the authoritative list is the one published by Revenu Québec.

Outside Quebec

Five provinces apply a single harmonized sales tax: Ontario at 13%, Nova Scotia at 14% since 1 April 2025, and New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island at 15%. Three others add a provincial tax on top of GST: British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Alberta and the three territories charge GST only, at 5%. In France, VAT comes in four rates: 20%, 10%, 5.5% and 2.1%. The generator covers all these regimes and applies the rate in force on the issue date you enter.

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Frequently asked questions

Is QST calculated on the GST-included amount?

No. Since 1 January 2013, the 5% GST and the 9.975% QST both apply to the pre-tax amount. The combined rate is 14.975%. Calculating QST on a GST-included amount overcharges your client by roughly 0.125% of the pre-tax total.

Do I have to charge tax if I earn less than $30,000?

No. If your taxable sales stay below $30,000 over a calendar quarter or the four preceding quarters, you are a small supplier and do not have to collect GST or QST. You may still register voluntarily to recover tax on your purchases. The generator offers a "No tax" regime for this case.

Which registration numbers must appear on my invoice?

Your GST and QST registration numbers must appear on the invoice as soon as the sale exceeds $30. Without them, your client cannot claim their input tax credit.

Is the generator really free, with no account?

Yes. You do not need an account to fill in the invoice or to download it as a PDF. Only your email address is requested at download time.

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