British Columbia sales tax rate (2026)
British Columbia charges 5% GST plus 7% PST, 12% in all. On $100 that is $5,00 GST and $7,00 PST, a total of $112,00.
British Columbia sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial tax | 7% (PST) |
| Total sales tax | 12% |
| Collected by | CRA for GST; the province for PST |
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 British Columbia
| Price | GST (5%) | PST (7%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,50 | $0,70 | $11,20 |
| $39,99 | $2,00 | $2,80 | $44,79 |
| $100,00 | $5,00 | $7,00 | $112,00 |
| $500,00 | $25,00 | $35,00 | $560,00 |
| $1.000,00 | $50,00 | $70,00 | $1.120,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1.250,00 | $1.750,00 | $28.000,00 |
Removing British Columbia sales tax from a total
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $100,00 ÷ 1,12 = $89,29 before tax, so the tax was $10,71.
What's different in British Columbia
BC charges 5% GST plus 7% PST. Some goods carry a different PST: liquor is taxed at 10%, and private sales of used vehicles at 12% or more depending on the price. Basic groceries, children's clothing and bicycles are PST-exempt.
British Columbia 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% |
Perguntas frequentes
What is the sales tax in British Columbia?
12% in total: 5% GST and 7% PST, both on the price before tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in British Columbia?
$12,00, for a total of $112,00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in British Columbia?
Divide the total by 1,12. For example, $100,00 ÷ 1,12 = $89,29, so the tax was $10,71.