First Nations Canadian Tax Exemption Policy

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

Status Card Info

Status Card Example Front
Status Card Example Back

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.

 

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

 

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