GST/HST Threshold Predictor for Northwest Territories

Track your $30,000 revenue threshold and find out exactly when CRA requires you to register for GST in Northwest Territories.

The Northwest Territories has no territorial sales tax — you only collect and remit 5% GST federally once you cross the $30,000 threshold. This makes the NWT one of the simplest tax environments for sole proprietors in Canada.

Northwest Territories at a glance

Sales tax: GST at 5%
Federal GST portion: 5%
Registration threshold: $30,000 in taxable revenue
Deadline to register: 29 days after you cross it
Who you file with: Canada Revenue Agency (GST only)

$30k Threshold Predictor

When will you need to register for GST/HST?

Based on CRA Small Supplier rules. Consult a tax professional for official advice.

Northwest Territories GST/HST registration FAQ

What sales tax do I charge in Northwest Territories once I register?

Northwest Territories applies GST at 5%. Northwest Territories has no provincial or territorial sales tax, so you only register for and remit 5% GST through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is the simplest setup in Canada.

Does the $30,000 GST/HST threshold work differently in Northwest Territories?

No. The $30,000 small supplier threshold is a federal rule and applies in Northwest Territories the same way it does across Canada. Once your taxable revenue passes $30,000 in a single calendar quarter, or across any four consecutive quarters, you must register within 29 days. What changes by province is the rate you charge, which is 5% in Northwest Territories.

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This tool answers when you must register. Once you are registered, the Northwest Territories GST/HST calculator works out what rate to charge on each invoice.

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