Bookkeeper for
Vancouver businesses
BC uses separate GST and PST — not Ontario's HST. We know the difference. Remote bookkeeping for Vancouver tech companies, retailers, real estate investors, and service businesses.
BC-specific tax note
Unlike Ontario (13% HST), BC businesses register and file separately for GST (5% with CRA) and BC PST (7% with the BC Ministry of Finance). We manage both.
Tech & SaaS Startups
Real Estate & Rentals
Import / Export
Hospitality & Retail
BC Tax System
BC has Canada's most complex provincial sales tax
When Ontario and most other provinces moved to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), British Columbia voted to keep its own PST in a 2011 referendum. The result: Vancouver businesses deal with two separate tax authorities, two separate registrations, and two separate filing cycles every quarter.
The BC PST is collected by the province and filed with the BC Ministry of Finance — not the CRA. The rules for what is PST-taxable differ significantly from what is GST-taxable. Software, telecommunications, and some professional services have particularly nuanced PST treatment.
Many bookkeepers and even some accountants in BC get PST wrong because they apply GST logic to it. North Ledger trains specifically on BC PST rules and has set up compliant bookkeeping systems for dozens of BC businesses.
GST Rate
Federal — filed with CRA, same as all provinces
BC PST Rate
Provincial — filed separately with BC Ministry of Finance
Combined Effective Rate
Lower than Ontario's 13% HST — but two separate filings
BC EHT Exemption
Payroll under $500K/yr is exempt from BC Employer Health Tax
WorkSafeBC (WCB)
Industry-specific premium on insurable earnings
BC Carbon Tax
Applies to fossil fuels; deductible as business expense
Services
Full-service bookkeeping for Vancouver businesses
GST Filing (CRA)
Quarterly or monthly GST returns prepared and filed. ITCs reviewed to maximize your refunds.
BC PST Filing (Provincial)
Separate BC PST returns to the Ministry of Finance. We ensure correct PST treatment for software, services, and goods.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Reconciliation, categorization, and month-end close. Financial statements by the 15th of each month.
WorkSafeBC Payroll
WCB premium calculations, quarterly assessments, annual payroll declarations, and employee classification.
BC EHT Compliance
For payrolls over $500K: quarterly instalments, annual return, and threshold monitoring as you grow.
SR&ED Tracking
For Vancouver tech companies: expense tracking formatted to support SR&ED credit applications.
Real Estate Bookkeeping
Rental income/expense, CCA schedules, BC SVT declarations, and corporate rental entity accounting.
Multi-Currency Books
US dollar revenue from SaaS, e-commerce, or export businesses reconciled in CAD.
Year-End CPA Package
Complete T2 readiness package: trial balance, depreciation schedules, working papers.
Client Feedback
What Metro Vancouver clients say
"Our SaaS company was filing GST but completely missing BC PST on some of our software subscriptions. North Ledger caught the error, fixed the backlog, and now everything's clean. Worth every penny."
Mei L.
Metro Vancouver Client
"I run a real estate photography studio in East Van. North Ledger handles my PST on equipment, WCB filings, and monthly P&L. Finally feel organized."
Trevor P.
Metro Vancouver Client
"Moved from an accountant in Burnaby to North Ledger. The difference is night and day — books are closed faster, the reporting is cleaner, and their knowledge of BC-specific tax rules is excellent."
Ananya S.
Metro Vancouver Client
FAQ
BC bookkeeping questions answered
BC BOOKKEEPING
Ready to get your
BC books right?
GST and BC PST — both covered. We'll review your current registrations, catch any PST exposure, and get your Vancouver business running clean within 30 days.
Your free quote includes:
- BC PST (7% — Ministry of Finance) filing setup
- GST (5% — CRA) registration & quarterly filings
- WCB and BC EHT payroll compliance
- Custom quote based on your transaction volume
- Free review, no obligation
No contracts · Cancel anytime · CAD & USD billing
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