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posted Oct 30, 2019 10:11:16 AM

Do I need to pay/charge GST for consulting work done for a US-based company?

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Oct 30, 2019 10:11:17 AM

As a general rule, goods that are exported outside of Canada and services rendered to non-residents are zero-rated under the GST/HST rules. This means that they are technically taxable, but at a rate of 0%, so you don’t have to charge anything. You can still claim input tax credits on the taxes you paid as part of producing the goods or rendering the services. While the general rule is straightforward, there are many exceptions. 

More information on the GST from the CRA: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/gsthst.html