Foreign conventions

Sponsors and non-registered organizers of foreign conventions may be eligible to claim a rebate for the GST/HST and the Québec sales tax (QST-QST is often referred to as TVQ on invoices in Québec) paid on convention facilities and related convention supplies.

Forms and publications

• Guide RC4027, Doing Business in Canada - GST/HST Information for Non-Residents
• Booklet RC4160, Rebate for Tour Packages, Foreign Conventions, and Non-Resident Exhibitor Purchases
• Guide RC4036, GST/HST Information for the Travel and Convention Industry
• Form GST386, Rebate Application for Conventions
• Form GST106, Information on Claims Paid or Credited for Foreign Conventions and Tour Packages
• Forms and publications - Foreign convention and tour incentive program