# Canadian invoicing and GST guides

Canadian guides for small businesses: GST and HST on invoices, CRA registration basics, and billing habits that match federal and provincial expectations.

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## Canadian guides

- [Do I need to charge GST or HST?](https://invoicemama.com/guides/ca/do-i-need-to-charge-gst-hst): Canadian GST/HST invoices: CRA small supplier test, when to register, HST vs GST-only provinces, invoice basics, and e-filing for contractors.
- [GST/HST rates by province](https://invoicemama.com/guides/ca/gst-hst-rates-by-province): GST and HST by province for 2026: Ontario 13%, Nova Scotia 14% (Apr 2025), Atlantic 15%, 5% GST elsewhere. PST notes and CRA place-of-supply links.
- [How to get paid faster in Canada](https://invoicemama.com/guides/ca/how-to-get-paid-faster-canada): Canadian billing playbook: clear net terms, deposits, GST or HST lines on invoices, EFT and Interac e-Transfer, plus steady follow-up when balances run late.
- [How to invoice as a Canadian contractor](https://invoicemama.com/guides/ca/how-to-invoice-as-a-canadian-contractor): Invoice as a Canadian contractor: quotes, BN, GST or HST when registered, payment terms, six-year CRA records, and fields clients need for input tax credits.
- [How to invoice as a freelancer in Canada](https://invoicemama.com/guides/ca/how-to-invoice-as-a-freelancer-canada): Canadian freelancer invoicing: retainers, BN, GST or HST when registered, T2125-friendly totals, payment terms, and CRA six-year sales records.
- [What to include on a GST/HST invoice](https://invoicemama.com/guides/ca/what-to-include-on-a-gst-hst-invoice): GST/HST invoice checklist for Canadian businesses: Business Number, invoice tiers, HST rates by province, ITC fields, and CRA record-keeping rules for 2026.

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