Canada: Mutual fund trailing commissions subject to GST/HST beginning July 1, 2026
The CRA confirmed a change in its longstanding position regarding mutual fund trailing commissions.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in December 2025 confirmed a change in its longstanding position regarding mutual fund trailing commissions. Starting July 1, 2026, mutual fund dealers must collect goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) on these commissions, as they will be considered consideration for taxable supplies.
The CRA's new position may lead mutual fund dealers to reassess the timing of significant capital property purchases. Quebec has not yet announced whether it will adopt a similar interpretation for mutual fund trailing commissions for Quebec sales tax (QST) purposes.
Read a January 2026 report prepared by the KPMG member firm in Canada