How to Invoice in Alberta
Sales tax rate, registration threshold, and CRA rules for invoicing in Alberta — plus a worked example.
By InvoiceFlow Canada Team · Updated
Quick answer
Alberta is the simplest province to invoice in: only the federal 5% GST applies, since Alberta has no provincial sales tax. Register for a GST number once your revenue crosses $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters — below that, you're a CRA "small supplier" and don't charge GST.
Sales tax rate in Alberta
GST 5%
Alberta is one of the few Canadian jurisdictions with no provincial sales tax at all — only the federal GST applies.
Worked example
A $1,000.00 invoice to a customer in Alberta:
- Subtotal
- $1,000.00
- GST 5%
- Tax total
- $50.00
- Total due
- $1,050.00
When you must register
You must register for a GST/HST number once your total self-employed revenue crosses $30,000over four consecutive calendar quarters — below that, you're a CRA "small supplier" and aren't required to charge tax at all. This threshold is federal and applies the same way in every province.
Try it on your next invoice
Free, no signup — set the customer's province to Alberta and let tax calculate automatically.
Create your invoice