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I'm going to be in Canada speaking at several events. Do I need to charge GST?

By Susan Ward, About.com

Question: I'm going to be in Canada speaking at several events. Do I need to charge GST?

Answer:

Yes.

As a professional speaker, you would be classed as a "non-resident performer" and:

"Non-resident performers selling admissions to seminars and other events must register for GST/HST even if they are small suppliers" (General Information for GST/HST Registrants, Canada Revenue Agency).

How to Register for the GST HST.

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