Importing a boat and trailer from alberta

[Orion4x4]

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Looking for information on what needs to be done to import a boat and trailer to B.C. from Alberta. I’m assuming pst needs to be paid and trailer will need inspection before it can be insured. Am I right in thinking that’s it? Thanks

 

[Bifmalibu]

Just fill out a transfer paper at any ICBC for the trailer, pay the tax and you're good to go. No inspection necessary on trailers coming from Alberta. Just did this 2 weeks ago. I think as far as the boat goes, you can just fill out a boat registration. Look here: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-vesselreg-registration-menu-2311.htm And go, I don't think there will be tax on the boat.

 

[Fishalot]

Sadly you will pay tax.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/taxes/sales-taxes/publications/pst-108-boats.pdf

 

[abl]

Go to the Alberta motor association (AMA) and you can buy a permit which allows you to drive back to BC. Make sure that the registration you get from the seller has all the correct info and serial # matches what is on the trailer. ICBC office will want to sight # on trailer prior to transfer and registering it to you. Did it las spring

 

[Orion4x4]

Thanks guys for the info. It’s greatly appreciated. It doesnt look as bad as I thought it might be.

 

[abl]

Forgot to say make sure you get a bill of sale or ICBC will put a declared value on it for taxes

 

[Trophy]

Boat registration will trigger BC taxes. Pay upfront through ICBC when dealing with trailer registration or wait for a bill in the mail. They’ll get you sooner or later.
Note: Keep all Bills of Sale and receipts of taxes paid......I got a tax bill one and a half years after registering my boat even though taxes were paid through ICBC.