Northwest Territories sales tax rate (2026)
Quick answer
Northwest Territories charges only the 5% GST. On a $100 purchase that is $5,00, for a total of $105,00.
Northwest Territories sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | Northwest Territories |
|---|---|
| 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 Northwest Territories
| 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 |
| $1000,00 | $50,00 | $1050,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1250,00 | $26.250,00 |
Removing Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories have no territorial sales tax, so only the 5% GST applies.
Northwest Territories 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% |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the sales tax in Northwest Territories?
5% GST. There is no provincial or territorial sales tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in Northwest Territories?
$5,00, for a total of $105,00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in Northwest Territories?
Divide the total by 1,05. For example, $100,00 ÷ 1,05 = $95,24, so the tax was $4,76.