On October 1, 2016, the rate of the harmonized sales tax (HST) in Prince Edward Island was increased to 15% (5% for the federal component and 10% for the provincial component).

Therefore, businesses registered for the GST must collect the 15% HST on taxable supplies (excluding zero-rated supplies) made in Prince Edward Island.

For more information on the HST, see the What is the HST? page.