Billing software for British Columbia marketing agencies
BC's combined 12% rate is friendlier to retail margin than Ontario or the Atlantic provinces. Vancouver anchors the tech-adjacent agency market.
Why British Columbia matters
British Columbia stacks 5% GST + 7% PST = 12% combined. PST applies to most marketing services in BC (unlike Alberta which has no provincial tax), but several specific exemptions exist — agencies should verify with a Canadian accountant if you're unsure.
Vancouver, Victoria, and the Lower Mainland account for the bulk of BC's agency volume. Cross-border (US-BC) billing is common given the Pacific Northwest tech corridor; HubWho's Stripe Connect supports both currencies.
Metros in British Columbia
Vancouver
Vancouver agencies sit at the intersection of tech-adjacent B2B and tourism/hospitality. 5%+7% GST+PST stack is one of the lighter combined rates, leaving more margin on retail.
Victoria
Victoria's agency scene leans tourism + government + B2B-professional. BC's 5%+7% combined rate is one of the friendlier provincial environments for retail margin.
FAQ — British Columbia agencies
Does HubWho support British Columbia sales tax?+
Yes — British Columbia is 5% GST + 7% PST = 12% combined. Stripe Tax computes per-line accuracy automatically; static-rate fallback is available for agencies that prefer manual control. Set it in Settings → Billing Policy.
Can British Columbia agencies use ACH-equivalent (PAD) bank pulls?+
Yes. Plaid supports Canadian bank accounts (Big-5 + most credit unions). Bank-pull cost is 0.8% capped at $5 CAD via Stripe Connect.
Does BC PST apply to my agency's services?+
Generally yes — marketing services and software-as-a-service are typically PST-applicable in BC, but specific exemptions exist (especially for digital advertising delivered across multiple provinces). Confirm with a Canadian accountant. HubWho can flag PST per-line-item via the Stripe Tax integration.
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