Did Nova Scotia's HST rate actually change recently?

Yes — Nova Scotia reduced its HST rate from 15% to 14% effective April 1, 2025. If you're using older templates, spreadsheets, or software that still charges 15%, they're now out of date.

Is HST one combined tax or GST + PST separately?

One combined tax. Nova Scotia harmonized its provincial sales tax with the federal GST, so you charge a single 14% HST rate rather than tracking GST and PST separately.

Do I need to update old invoice templates after the rate change?

Yes, if they hardcode the old 15% rate. Using an invoice generator with the current rate built in (rather than a static spreadsheet template) avoids this problem going forward.

How to Invoice in Nova Scotia

Sales tax rate, registration threshold, and CRA rules for invoicing in Nova Scotia — plus a worked example.

By InvoiceFlow Canada Team · Updated July 19, 2026

Quick answer

Nova Scotia charges HST at 14% — reduced from 15% on April 1, 2025 — combining 5% federal GST with a 9% provincial portion into one line. Register for a GST/HST number once your revenue crosses $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters; below that, you're a CRA "small supplier" and don't charge HST.

What's the sales tax rate in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia charges HST 14%on most goods and services — the exact rate InvoiceFlowCA applies automatically once you set your customer's province in the invoice generator below. Register once your self-employed revenue crosses $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters; below that threshold, no tax applies at all.

HST 14%

Nova Scotia's HST rate changed on April 1, 2025 (from 15% to 14%) — if you're referencing older invoicing guidance or software, double-check it's been updated to the current rate.

How much tax would I charge on a $1,000.00 invoice in Nova Scotia?

On a $1,000.00 invoice in Nova Scotia, you'd charge HST 14% — $140.00 in tax — for a total of $1,140.00 due. This is exactly how InvoiceFlowCA calculates it automatically on your own invoices, using the current rate for Nova Scotia, not a hardcoded number that can go stale.

A $1,000.00 invoice to a customer in Nova Scotia:

Subtotal: $1,000.00
HST 14%
Tax total: $140.00
Total due: $1,140.00

When do I need to register for GST/HST in Nova Scotia?

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.

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Free, no signup — set the customer's province to Nova Scotia and let tax calculate automatically.

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