vetteman
Active Member
Here is something I didn't know...
http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/bulletins/pst_108.pdf
That clears up all the misconceptions.
Dave
Here is something I didn't know...
http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/bulletins/pst_108.pdf
Oh good it says in one of the links that boats purchased strictly for aquaculture are PST exempt so I'd guess birdsnest got his tuna machine tax free.
But charter operators or other people who use boats for business all must pay just their fish farming friends get a break.
Wish I never registered my boat at 12% tax I could pay multiple transport canada fines for no registration and still come out ahead. And really how often do they check? Could probably own my boat for 10 years and maybe get checked once.
I'm still waiting for my tax bill and I bought the boat in 2009. Question is will I have to pay current rules 12% or former rule of 7%? Had I gotten the tax bill right away it would have been 7% but now the rules have all changed.
Oh good it says in one of the links that boats purchased strictly for aquaculture are PST exempt so I'd guess birdsnest got his tuna machine tax free.
But charter operators or other people who use boats for business all must pay just their fish farming friends get a break.
Wish I never registered my boat at 12% tax I could pay multiple transport canada fines for no registration and still come out ahead. And really how often do they check? Could probably own my boat for 10 years and maybe get checked once.
I'm still waiting for my tax bill and I bought the boat in 2009. Question is will I have to pay current rules 12% or former rule of 7%? Had I gotten the tax bill right away it would have been 7% but now the rules have all changed.
You might be right but it sure doesn't work for any other vehicle.A bill of sale signed by both seller and buyer is enough to satisfy most situations.
I insured my boat right after purchasing it,(this was a few yrs ago) without the registration papers. My application for registration was not returned for three months after applying. The insurance company asked for the serial numbers on the boat and motor, all the particulars (make,size,style, etc) estimated value and a few pics of the boat.Bill of sale will count for something but not everything. I'm sure you couldn't insure a boat without the registration officially taking place. Application for registration doesn't mean it will be accepted. Curious if anyone has achieved insurance without official registration taking place. Years ago this was a much simpler process as the access center could process it, now you have to mail it off to Fredricton for it to be processed and mine took over a month to get back to me with my numbers.