A sale between private owners incurs tax in Nova Scotia and likely in the rest of Canada. The only difference between the private sale and using a broker is that the broker usually does this as part of the business procedures vs the private sale where the buyer is supposed to remit it (usually upon registration of the vessel). I know a large number of people who never paid tax on their boats. Rumor has it that some marinas are being visited by officials looking for boats that have not paid the sales tax ...
For me personally the last two boats were purchased in the US which required tax to be paid when the boat crossed the border (by land) or the tax invoice triggered by customs inspection (by sea) Mike Persistence Halifax -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Connon via CnC-List Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 9:59 AM To: C&C List Cc: Bill Connon Subject: Stus-List Sales tax in Canada We've been having a discussion at the marina over sales tax payable in Canada. One thought is that a sale between two private owners incurs no tax whereas a sale by a broker brings on PST and GST. Does anybody out there have definite knowledge, especially where Quebec is involved? ( we still operate under Napoleonic Civil law) Bill Caprice 1 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
