Nunavut sales tax rate (2026)
Quick answer
Nunavut charges only the 5% GST. On a $100 purchase that is $5.00, for a total of $105.00.
Nunavut sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | Nunavut |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial tax | None |
| Total sales tax | 5% |
| Collected by | Canada Revenue Agency |
Rates: Canada Revenue Agency and provincial finance ministries, in force January 1, 2026. The rate that applies is the one of the province where the goods are delivered or the service is supplied. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Nunavut
| Price | GST (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $10.50 |
| $39.99 | $2.00 | $41.99 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $525.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $1,050.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $1,250.00 | $26,250.00 |
Removing Nunavut sales tax from a total
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $100.00 ÷ 1.05 = $95.24 before tax, so the tax was $4.76.
What's different in Nunavut
Nunavut has no territorial sales tax, so only the 5% GST applies.
Nunavut vs other provinces
| Province or territory | Tax | GST / federal | Provincial | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% | 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 5% | 9% | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 5% | 8% | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% |
| Alberta | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Yukon | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Nunavut?
5% GST. There is no provincial or territorial sales tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in Nunavut?
$5.00, for a total of $105.00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in Nunavut?
Divide the total by 1.05. For example, $100.00 ÷ 1.05 = $95.24, so the tax was $4.76.