Sundaylace Creations First Nations Tax Exemption Policy:

First Nations Tax Exemption

We honour the First Nations sales tax exemption in Canada. In Nova Scotia, sales tax is 15% (HST). With exemption, you only pay 5% GST — the 10% provincial portion is removed.

🛑Important 🛑

You must complete the exemption form before placing your order.

We can’t apply the exemption after the order is placed or give refunds.

• You must be logged into your approved account for the exemption to apply. Sign in prior to checking out to see changes on tax in your cart.

• Only GST (5%) will be charged — provincial tax will be removed.

• Shipping taxes still apply (set by Canada Post and cannot be removed).

How to Get Exempt:

1. Create an account on our website.

2. Fill out the Status Card Submission Form (below).

3. Wait a 2-3 days for approval.

Once approved, your orders will automatically be tax-exempt at checkout.

⬇️ Fill out the form below to get started.

Status Card Submission

Tax Exemption for First Nations Orders:

To get tax relief when shopping online or by phone, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires these three things:

1. Proof of Status: Upload a copy of your status card (front and back) or band certification.
2. Ship to a Reserve: Your order must be delivered directly to a reserve to qualify for exemption.
3. Documentation: We are required to keep your submission to prove the exemption to the CRA.

More info: CRA Guidelines on GST/HST for First Nations

First Name *

Last Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Province * -- Select -- Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Northwest Territories Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email *

Status Card Info

Registration # *

Expiry Date

Which Reserve Will This Be Sent To?

Status Card Front Image *

Status Card Back Image *

I confirm this is my card. My address is on a reserve. I confirm deliveries will go to a reserve. I promise all info is correct and follow CRA rules. I have read and understand the CRA tax exemption rules above.

Send My Form

How do I know if I am eligible? 

You are eligible if you:

• have a Canadian First Nation's Status Card and
• live on a First Nation reserve and
  
• the goods are being delivered to a Canadian First Nation/Reserve OR 
• If you live off-reserve and the goods are being delivered to a Canadian First Nation/Reserve

If you live off reserve and the goods are NOT being delivered to Canadian First Nation/Reserve (example urban city like Toronto, Saskatoon, Sydney, etc.) you are not eligible for a tax deduction.

However, if you live in Ontario, you can claim a refund with the Ontario Ministry of Finance for the 8% portion of the Ontario HST.

Eligibility Requirements (all 4 must be true):

1. You are the holder of a valid Status Card

2. You currently live on a Reserve

3. The name on credit card used for payment must match the name on the statuts card

4. The product(s) are to be shipped to a First Nations Reserve.

• • This interactive map shows all reserves in Canada:

     

      https://geo.sac-isc.gc.ca/cippn-fnpim/index-eng.html

For acceptable Status Cards, click here :

https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032405/1100100032419

“Vendors who make sales to *[First Nation], [First Nation] bands or band-empowered entities over the telephone or electronically must also maintain documentary evidence to show that the sale is relieved of tax. Since [First Nation] cannot show their original status card or TCRD, and [First Nation's] bands and band-empowered entities cannot provide appropriate certification, when they make a purchase over the telephone or electronically, the CRA has taken the position that, to support their entitlement for tax relief, purchasers may subsequently provide a photocopy of their status card  or certification (for Indian bands or band-empowered entities) by mail or electronically (e.g., over the internet)” (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gm/b-039/b-039-e.html#_Toc358797810)

“When sales are made to [First Nation] or bands, maintaining documentary evidence is only one of the conditions that must be met in order for the [First Nation] and bands to receive relief of the GST/HST. The remaining conditions in TIB B-039 must also be met at the time of the sale. For example, if a vendor is located off a reserve and an [First Nation] customer makes online purchases, tax relief is not available unless the goods are delivered to a reserve by the vendor or vendor's agent.” (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gi/gi-127/gi-127-e.html)

Updated: May 2025