GST/HST in Canada
These are the headline GST/HST rates in force in Canada today. Apply the rate that fits each line; some goods and services use a reduced or zero rate.
- rate (Standard)
- 5%
Tax IDs and registration
- GST/HST number
- Show your GST/HST number on the invoice when you are registered.
- Company register
- Canada Revenue Agency Business Number
Numbers, dates and currency
- Currency
- CAD
- Number format
- 1,234.56 (comma for thousands, point for decimals)
- Date format
- for example 2026-07-28
What every invoice must include
Wherever you invoice, these details are expected. FreeBillGen fills them in for you.
- Your business details
- Legal name, address and tax or VAT number.
- Customer details
- The buyer name and address (and their tax number for B2B cross-border).
- A unique invoice number
- Sequential, with no gaps, so each invoice is identifiable.
- Invoice date
- The issue date, plus the supply date when it differs.
- Line items
- A description, quantity and unit price for each line.
- Tax per rate
- The rate applied and the tax amount, grouped by rate.
- Totals
- The net total, the tax total and the gross total payable.
- Currency
- The currency of the amounts, especially for cross-border invoices.
E-invoicing in Canada
There is no general structured e-invoicing mandate yet. FreeBillGen can still export a Peppol or Factur-X file when a buyer asks for one.
Invoicing in Canada FAQ
What must an invoice include in Canada?
An invoice should carry your details and tax number, the customer details, a unique invoice number and date, a line-by-line description with quantities and prices, the GST/HST rate and amount, and the net, tax and gross totals.
What is the GST/HST rate in Canada?
The standard GST/HST rate in Canada is 5%. Reduced and zero rates apply to some categories.
Do I need to send e-invoices in Canada?
There is no general e-invoicing mandate in Canada yet, but you can still send a structured Peppol or Factur-X file from FreeBillGen for free if a buyer requires it.