Tax in British Columbia
Sales tax when you buy gold in Vancouver
Gold jewellery in British Columbia carries 12% (5% GST + 7% PST). On a $1,000.00 ring that is $120.00 of tax, for a total of $1,120.00. The rate in Vancouver is the same as anywhere else in British Columbia.
Bars, ingots, wafers and coins of gold or platinum at least 99.5% pure, or silver at least 99.9% pure, carry no GST/HST. This is the federal rule, so it applies in British Columbia too (Canada Revenue Agency, GST/HST Memorandum 17-1). A Gold Maple Leaf coin qualifies. A 14K chain or a 22K coin does not.
British Columbia also charges its own 7% PST. PST is reported not to apply to gold, silver or platinum bullion. Coins sold for more than their face value may be taxed. Confirm with the BC Ministry of Finance. Source.
Tax when you sell gold in Vancouver
You do not charge sales tax when you sell your own jewellery or coins. If you sell for more than you paid, the profit can be a capital gain, and half of a capital gain is added to your income. For jewellery and coins, a sale of $1,000 or less usually leaves nothing to report.How tax on selling works.
Tax rates were checked on Oct 7, 2026; see the Canada Revenue Agency for the current ones. The federal GST is 5%. This is general information, not tax advice.