If "GST" Sounds Foreign to You, Chances are You'll be Reimbursed!
Are your attendees making a trip across the border to get to your next Toronto convention, trade show or meeting? If so, you may be entitled to claim the GST on convention related expenses. The GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a 5% tax applied to almost all goods and services sold in Canada.
To qualify, an estimated 75% of your attendees must be non-Canadian residents. We can direct you to the necessary documentation to support your estimate. In addition, the sponsoring organization must have a head office outside of Canada.
Eligible expenses include convention facilities, as well as goods and services bought solely for consumption, use or sale in connection with the event as posted to the master account. Examples of expenses are technical and business equipment, speakers and seminars, printed materials, decorations, telecommunications, translators, food and beverages (50% rebate), etc.
Click here for more information on making a GST claim.
If you have any questions or need help with your claim, please contact Robert Kawamoto if you represent a Corporation, Tara Gordon for Associations or Alice Au for International Congresses.
Robert Kawamoto, CMP
rkawamoto@torvcb.com
416-203-3810
Tara Gordon, CMP
tgordon@torcvb.com
416-203-3827
Alice Au, CMP
aau@torcvb.com
416-203-3819
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