Businesses: Prepare for BC PST on more professional services
Tax alertEffective Oct. 1, 2026, businesses providing or purchasing certain professional services in BC must manage 7% PST and new compliance rules.

As a business owner, you’ve spent your entire life building a successful company and you deserve to protect it—even after you’re gone. Having an estate and succession plan in place can ensure a smooth transition. The decisions you make today will affect the future of your entire business operations and most importantly your family. Does your business have a strategic plan in place and are you aware of the tax implications after the owner passes?
During the webinar, you’ll learn:
Effective Oct. 1, 2026, businesses providing or purchasing certain professional services in BC must manage 7% PST and new compliance rules.
Canada proposes implementing immediate expensing of investments in most types of capital assets for businesses in Canada.
On September 14, The CRA announced it will expedite advance income tax rulings for major Canadian investments, effective immediately.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support for Canada’s lumber industry citing heavy reliance on US exports and vulnerability to trade policies.
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