GST may
not be required depending on your circumstance. For example, GST may not be required where the Purchaser is acquiring 90% or more of the property necessary to continue carrying on the business. However a joint election must be made by the Seller and the Purchaser. To learn more about GST and Purchase and Sale of Business click
here.
Important: Avoid a nasty surprise later. If you are uncertain how to proceed with GST/HST, you may apply to the Canada Revenue Agency, at no cost, for a ruling specific to your situation. For more information on GST/HST rulings click
here.
GST may
not be required depending on your circumstance. For example, where your transaction meets the requirements of a sale of business as a going concern then GST may not be required. However, the Seller and the Purchaser must agree in writing, before the sale, that the transaction is a sale of a business as a going concern.
To learn more about GST and sale of business as going concern click
here.
To learn more about GST for small business click
here.