Can I become exempt from Canadian taxes?

If you’re a registered taxpayer in British Columbia, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan, you can become exempt from the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) by providing Printful with your tax registration details. Note that the exemption will apply only to orders shipped to the 3 mentioned provinces.

When it comes to the taxes charged in other provinces (HST, GST, and QST), these are VAT-type taxes, which means that an exemption cannot be offered in these cases. However, if you’re a registered taxpayer in Canada, you will be able to reclaim these taxes via your tax returns.

How to become exempt from the Provincial Sales Tax (PST)

Saskatchewan and/or Manitoba

1. Please download and complete the fillable PDF form (click here—the download will begin automatically) with your taxpayer details, including one or both PST registration numbers as applicable. You’ll be asked to upload the completed form in a later step.
2. In the Taxes section of your Printful account, navigate to the “Canada” tab and click Submit a certificate to begin the exemption process.
3. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed within a week. We will inform you if any changes are needed.

British Columbia

British Columbia allows resellers to claim exemption from local PST irrespective of whether they are registered PST payers or not. 

1. In the Taxes section of your Printful account, navigate to the Canada tab and click Submit a certificate to begin the exemption process.
2. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed within a week. We will inform you if any changes are needed.