Commodity | Sales Tax

Companies involved in the supply or acquisition of goods and services [in Canada], as well as companies sourcing goods and services in Canada need a law firm that can get them from start to finish. Canadian and non-resident businesses count on the Sales and Commodity Tax Group at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) to take them from the initial planning stages, through documentation, registration and compliance. If and when a dispute does arise, our team can help you reach cost-effective settlements throughout all stages of the dispute resolution process, and if necessary, represent you before all relevant tribunals or courts.

FMC's internationally recognized Sales Tax lawyers have extensive experience with all Canadian sales and commodity taxes – including the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), provincial retail sales tax, the Québec Sales Tax (QST) and customs duties, tariff classification, value for duty and administrative monetary penalties (AMPS) We assist large and small businesses minimize the amount of taxes they pay, and help identify and recover refunds of overpaid taxes.

With one of the largest and most experienced Sales and Commodity Tax Groups in the country, FMC brings an unparalleled depth of expertise to both your domestic and cross-border ventures. Whether you need guidance on federal or provincial consumption levies or customs and excise taxes, we provide timely and practical advice and exceptional service to clients in every industry sector – from entertainment to high technology, real estate to natural resources.

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Representative Work
Advising on all aspects of GST, HST, QST, provincial retail sales taxes, customs, international trade, federal and excise duties, provincial employer health tax matters, and all related dispute resolution and litigation
Successfully recovered all PST paid in error by a major service provider
Tax efficient planning for companies bringing tangible personal property into British Columbia
Counsel to the banking industry on a significant Ontario retail sales tax matter involving the use of software in the provision of non-taxable services
Counsel to the telecommunications industry on a significant Ontario retail sales tax matter involving mobile phone and satellite disputes