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SUMMARY:Understanding PST on Professional Services
DESCRIPTION:Effective October 1\, 2026\, Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will apply to engineering\, architectural\, and geoscience services in British Columbia. \nTo help firms prepare for these changes\, ACEC-BC is hosting an information session with representatives from the BC Ministry of Finance. This session will provide an overview of the new PST requirements\, explain how the changes apply to professional services\, and offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly to BC Ministry of Finance representatives. \nCan’t make it on September 9? We are offering another session on August 27. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is open to ACEC-BC members\, non-members\, and others interested in understanding the application of PST to engineering\, architectural\, and geoscience services. \n💡 Why Attend? \n\nLearn how PST applies to engineering\, architectural\, and geoscience services\, including exemptions\, exclusions\, bundled sales\, and transitional rules\nUnderstand the requirements for registering as a PST collector\, as well as collecting\, filing\, and remitting PST\nHear directly from representatives of the BC Ministry of Finance and ask questions during live Q&A\n\n🎟️ Cost: This event is free to attend \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 1.5 hours \n🎤 Speakers: Representatives from the BC Ministry of Finance \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/understanding-pst-on-professional-services-2/
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