Shopify Fee & Profit Calculator (Canada)
Calculate net take-home profit for Canadian Shopify merchants after domestic gateway rates (2.7% + 30¢), Canada Post fulfillment, and ad CPA in CAD.
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🌐Shopify Store Unit Economics in Canada
Canadian ecommerce merchants navigate high domestic shipping distances and complex provincial tax rates (GST, HST, PST). Protecting order economics requires careful calculation of cross-country parcel delivery and regional sales tax rules.
📋Canadian GST, HST, PST & QST Tax Matrix
Canada enforces varying sales taxes depending on customer destination province or territory.
- GST Only (5%): Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
- HST Participating Provinces: Ontario (13%), New Brunswick (15%), Newfoundland (15%), Nova Scotia (15%), Prince Edward Island (15%).
- PST / QST Provincial Taxes: British Columbia (7% PST + 5% GST), Manitoba (7% PST + 5% GST), Saskatchewan (6% PST + 5% GST), Quebec (9.975% QST + 5% GST).
💳Canadian Payment Gateway Rates
Shopify Payments in Canada supports Interac Online, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express with zero external surcharge fees.
| Gateway | Domestic Rate | International Rate | Key Advantage / Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify Payments (Basic) | 2.7% + 30¢ CAD | 3.7% + 30¢ CAD | Includes Interac Debit and credit card processing |
| Shopify Payments (Shopify Plan) | 2.5% + 30¢ CAD | 3.5% + 30¢ CAD | Reduced fees for stores above $12k CAD monthly |
| Shopify Payments (Advanced) | 2.4% + 30¢ CAD | 3.4% + 30¢ CAD | Enterprise tier for high-volume Canadian merchants |
📦Canada Post & Regional Carrier Delivery Costs
Domestic fulfillment in Canada is geographically demanding with rates heavily dependent on regional postal zones.
- Canada Post Expedited: Base rates range from $8.50 to $16.00 CAD depending on rural vs urban destinations.
- Regional Carriers: Chit Chats, Stallion Express, and Fleet Optics offer discounted hub-based fulfillment for Ontario and BC merchants.
- Cross-Border Section 321: Canadian stores shipping to the US can clear goods duty-free under $800 USD via Section 321 manifest filing.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (Canada Shopify Stores)
When must a Canadian Shopify store register for GST/HST?
You must register for a CRA GST/HST account once your taxable supplies exceed $30,000 CAD across four consecutive calendar quarters.
Can Canadian stores sell in USD and receive USD payouts?
Yes. With Shopify Payments Canada, you can sell in USD and connect a Canadian-domiciled USD bank account to receive USD payouts with zero currency conversion fees.