Are there any unusual taxes or levies for a non-resident buyer?
A. No. Sometimes if the property is being sold by a company or by a person who is in the business of buying and selling land, a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of seven (7) percent of the purchase price is applicable. This tax is collected by the lawyer and remitted to the Canadian Government. If applicable, this tax is paid by the buyer, whether they are Canadian citizens or not. Q.
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