Sales Tax Information (Canada)
Last updated: July 2025
At Lumenco, we collect and remit sales tax in compliance with federal and provincial regulations. The applicable sales tax is calculated based on the shipping destination within Canada. Below you'll find a breakdown of the tax rates by province and territory.
Federal Tax
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GST (Goods and Services Tax) – 5%
Applied to most goods and services across Canada unless HST applies.
Province & Territory Tax Rates
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta (AB) | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia (BC) | GST | 5% |
| Manitoba (MB) | GST | 5% |
| New Brunswick (NB) | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories (NT) | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia (NS) | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut (NU) | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario (ON) | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island (PE) | HST | 15% |
| Quebec (QC) | GST + QST | 5% GST + 9.975% QST = 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan (SK) | GST | 5% |
| Yukon (YT) | GST only | 5% |
How Sales Tax Is Calculated
- The sales tax is calculated based on the shipping address of your order.
- If your order ships to a province that uses HST, the combined HST rate applies.
Tax-Exempt Customers
If you are a tax-exempt customer (e.g., certain government agencies, Indigenous groups with tax exemption certificates, or resellers with valid exemption documents), please email your exemption certificate to support@lumenco.ca before placing your order. We will update your account accordingly.
Questions?
If you have any questions about sales tax or need assistance with an order:
- Email: support@lumenco.ca
- Phone: 1-888-372-9989 (Mon–Fri, 7 AM – 5 PM EST)
Thank you for shopping with Lumenco. We appreciate your business and comply fully with all Canadian tax regulations.