New City B&O Tax: Vancouver Retail Businesses Should Register Now

The City of Vancouver has implemented a new Business & Occupation (B&O) tax that applies to businesses engaged in retail sales or retail services within Vancouver city limits.

Who does not need to register or file:

• Businesses that do not conduct retail activity under the City’s definition.
• Business locations that do not fall within city limits

Who does need to register:

• Businesses within city limits that are classified as retail or retail services – that have $50,001 or more in annual gross receipts (or $12,501 or more per quarter).
• The tax rate is 0.10% of gross receipts.

Important: Even if a business owes no tax, they must still file a quarterly return.

• Businesses with $50,000 or less in annual gross receipts (or $12,500 or less per quarter) will owe no tax — but must still submit a return.

First filing deadline: April 30
Eligible businesses are encouraged to set up their Localgov account now so they’re ready when filing opens.

➡️ Register or log in: https://tax.localgov.org/login
➡️ Learn who is—and is not—subject to the tax: City of Vancouver B&O Tax Program