“ Dealing with CTC gave me the clarity to grow my business globally & Headache-Free ”

Ben Maslow

Company: Machrus

We understand the ins and outs of out-of-state Taxation, so you don’t have to

  • Registration
  • Payments
  • Filing
  • Reporting
  • Recording
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Minding Your Business

  • GENERAL ONLINE SELLER
    I'm a busy person with no time to tend to technical stuff

    I need someone to take the weight of tax compliancy off my shoulder

  • INTERNATIONAL BIG PLAYER
    I can not afford to lose my ability to sell in international markets

    I employ a team of professionals who need a knowledgeable canadian team player

  • EXPLORING GLOBAL EXPANSION
    I'm ready and eager to expand my online business

    I do not know where to start or how to comply fully with international tax laws

GENERAL ONLINE SELLER

The process of expanding into global markets can be daunting and confusing.
Our team will work with you step by step, from applying for your tax ID to communicating with all required authorities. We will act as a liaison between your company and the Canadian government.

A dedicated team of tax and importation experts handles all inquiries, letters, and requests from the Federal and Provincial tax authorities.

We will tackle your tax-related issues, while you will expand your business to more markets.

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INTERNATIONAL BIG PLAYER

With a staff of administrative assistance tending to your national and international business needs, you need a professional Canadian to complement your team. An expert in tax laws.

That’s where we come in. We are the missing piece to your puzzle. Our tax specialists will handle the complexities of the Canadian tax system, prepare your periodic returns, file them by their deadline, and keep track of all tax-related issues.

We take great care in dealing with taxes, and accuracy is of paramount importance to us. Therefore, we review all reports and tax information before we submit your file,

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EXPLORING GLOBAL EXPANSION

We get it. You're a busy person with no time for technical stuff.

Our team of tax and importation experts will set up your Federal and Provincial tax accounts and get a Business Number for you. You will also recieve guidance on how to apply for the relevant business licenses needed to operate in Canada.

We will then incorporate all of that into your E-commerce platform, so that you will not have to worry about penalties, fines or back taxes – but will be looking forward to your refund cheques. CTC makes selling online in Canada a stress-free experience.

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Your Obligation as an online seller in Canada

Avoiding tax penalties or termination of seller account

Here is how we can help:

Registration & Tax ID

If you plan on selling in Canada, you must first obtain a TAX ID and a Business Number from the federal and provincial governments. Once registered as a tax collector, you can claim any GST you paid forward to be refunded.

Tax collection and payment

When you sell online, you become a tax collector as well. Generally, you pay wholesale taxes on your entire inventory, collect retail taxes from your customers, and submit to the tax agency the difference between wholesale taxes and retail taxes you collected.

Reporting & Record keeping

Tax-related documents must be meticulously kept. Depending on your online platform, they might be required as proof of compliance, or you'll need them to calculate the maximum GST refund for each reporting period.

Working for You!

The process

1

We get to know you and your business

2

You fill, sign & submit documents

3

We register you for a Tax ID & Business Number

4

We incorporate your Tax ID to your sellers account

5

We report, file and submit your payment

6

We calculate & apply for your GST refund

“ I felt as if my CTC account manager held my hand throughout the entire registration and setup process with ease and professionalism ”

Kamilla Holm

Founder, Hothaat Marketplace

Organized Reporting
On-time Payment

It really is this simple!

We deal with the Tax Man - So that you don’t have to!

Register

Your business is registered with the appropriate tax and licensing agencies.

Collect Tax

You collect taxes from your customers on behalf of the government. After you are registered, you do not pay sales tax, but collect it and submit it.

Payment

We will calculate the amount you collected, minus the amount you already paid during import, and submit payment.

Expand, Sell, Ship

All tax related transactions are handled by us so that you can focus on growing your business and expanding into new markets.

Enjoy

As an international seller, expect to recieve a GST REFUND cheque in the mail. You're welcome!

Services at CTC ...

that you'll Love

If you plan on selling in Canada, you must first obtain a TAX ID and a Business Number from the federal and provincial governments. Once registered as a tax collector, you can claim any GST you paid forward to be refunded.

that'll let you Sleep calmly

When you sell online, you become a tax collector as well. Generally, you pay wholesale taxes on your entire inventory, collect retail taxes from your customers, and submit to the tax agency the difference between wholesale taxes and retail taxes you collected.

that'll make you Happy

Tax-related documents must be meticulously kept. Depending on your online platform, they might be required as proof of compliance, or you'll need them to calculate the maximum GST refund for each reporting period.

that'll keep your business Running Smooth

Tax-related documents must be meticulously kept. Depending on your online platform, they might be required as proof of compliance, or you'll need them to calculate the maximum GST refund for each reporting period.

Let’s Talk

“ CTC has been very capable of explaining the tax collection and payment information for all of our accounts and has helped us understand what our liabilities are and how to sell properly, taking into account all costs related to tax collection and remittance. ”

Boruch I.

Company: Mighty Max Battery

Why CTC?

Foreign Tax Code

Running a business is tough even without the added pressure of understanding a foreign tax code. We tackle that headache.

Taking the time

Communication is part of our DNA. We walk you through the process and make sure that every move is fully explained.

Dedicated specialist

We assign you a highly trained tax specialist who responds personally and swiftly to all your tax inquiries.

In-house

We handle all of your taxation needs in-house so that our experts can keep a close eye and constantly monitor activity.

Eliminate Mistakes

The complicated tax code is our first language. We speak it flawlessly, with a zero-tolerance policy toward mistakes.

Avoid Penalties

Through continuous learning and active training, our specialists closely monitor evolving tax rules to avoid penalties and fees.

Record Keeping

The state-of-the-art recordkeeping system allows fast access to your files, while the encrypting vault ensures your privacy.

GST refunds

Our tax refund specialists diligently seek out any tax refund available to you as an international online seller.

Tax Rules & Rates

by Province

Quebec

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% GST
Provincial Tax Rate9.975% QST
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Books with ISBN, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Ontario

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate13% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Books with ISBN, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Manitoba

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$10k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% GST
Provincial Tax Rate7% RST
Anual Reporting FrequencyLess than $500k PST Collected
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$500k - $5k RST Collected
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore than $5K RST Collected
Zero Rated Goods Goods

Basic Foods, Books & Mags, Baby hygiene, Some children's clothing, Medical, some fishing and farming products.

Saskatchewan

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% GST
Provincial Tax Rate6% PST
Anual Reporting FrequencyLess than $3.6k PST Collected
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$3.6k - $7.2k PST Collected
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore than $7.2K PST Collected
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, Books & Mags, Baby & feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming products.

Alberta

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% GST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

British Columbia

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$10K
GST/HST Tax Rate5% GST
Provincial Tax Rate7% PST
Anual Reporting FrequencyLess than $3k PST Collected
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$6k - $12k PST Collected
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore than $12K PST Collected
Zero Rated Goods

Food (basic & prepared), Books & Mags, Bicycles, Medical.

Yukon

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% GST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Northwest Territories

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Nunavut

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate5% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate15% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

New Brunswick

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate15% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Prince Edward Island

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate15% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Nova Scotia

Registering under the conventional statute will benefit sellers to reclaim ITC paid out

Min. Worldwide Sales$30k
GST/HST Tax Rate15% HST
Provincial Tax Raten/a
Anual Reporting FrequencyUp to $1.5M Annual Sales
Quarterly Reporting Frequency$1.5M - $6M Annual Sales
Monthly Reporting FrequencyMore then $6M Annual Sales
Zero Rated Goods

Basic Foods, International freight, feminine hygiene, Medical, some fishing and farming equipment & products.

Tax Rules & Rates

by Province

“CTC helped us by being able to sell hassle-free in Canada. CTC gave us a better understanding of the foreign tax code, which in turn gave us the ability to enter new markets. They also ensure that my entitled GST refund gets processed on time.”

Zee Rubin

Company: Pure Line Filters

“CTC has provided us with a headache free service. Since we are located in the USA, selling in Canada would be complicated with taxes. CTC registered us with the proper agencies and has taken care of the payments and GST refunds”

Joshua K.

Company: DH Deals USA

“CTC gave us the confidence to enter a new market and be compliant with the tax regulations”

Michelle Greathouse

Company: Bobbleheads

“We feel that we are fully compliant with GST in Canada and not nervous about expanding activities knowing that all is above board across all channels.”

Samuel G.

Company: Milliard Brands

“CTC ensures that we are in full compliance in the Canada marketplace. All of our questions are answered promptly, and they inform us of changes to policy that could impact our business. They understand how to navigate the tax agencies appropriately, and our tax filings are done efficiently. We highly recommend online sellers to use CTC”

Evan McGinnis

Company: Resolute Expeditions

“Dealing with CTC gave me the clarity to grow my business globally & Headache-Free”

Ben Maslow

Company: Machrus

“I felt as if my CTC account manager held my hand throughout the entire registration and setup process with ease and professionalism”

Kamilla Holm

“CTC has been very capable of explaining the tax collection and payment information for all of our accounts and has helped us understand what our liabilities are and how to sell properly, taking into account all costs related to tax collection and remittance. ”

Boruch I.

Company: Mighty Max Battery

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