Commodity VAT & Tax

We advise and assist all types of business clients – from small and medium enterprises to multinational companies – on indirect tax issues affecting their industries and regions.
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Overview

Commodity and value-added tax (VAT) issues require unique knowledge, experience and strategies to do effective planning and advocacy.

We assist with matters involving provincial and federal sales, use and value added taxes (GST, HST, PST), South African VAT, excise, insurance premium, employer health, tobacco, carbon, fuel and gasoline taxes. We are involved to assist clients with their start-up, acquisitions, reorganizations, importations, general planning and all forms of advocacy, including at audit and while making disclosures.

Our clients include Canadian and non-resident financial institutions, real estate development corporations, mining concerns, manufacturers, hospitals and other private businesses across virtually every industry.

With practitioners spread throughout offices in Canada and Africa, we offer clients a commodity tax expertise combined with the insight of our colleagues practicing in the international trade and customs, corporate/commercial, employment and finance areas.

Visit our TaxEdInternational blog, or contact any of our lawyers with your questions about commodity and VAT tax strategies.

Experience

  • Ivanhoé Cambridge partners with Simon Properties on Premium Outlet Collection at Edmonton International Airport, [Deal - Ivanhoe Cambridge], On January 20, 2016, Ivanhoé Cambridge, a Canadian global real estate leader, and Simon Property Group announced that they are partnering to build Premium Outlet Collection – Edmonton International Airport. The enclosed 428,000 square foot outlet centre in the province’s capital city is expected ...
  • North Castle Partners’ portfolio company Curves International acquires Jenny Craig weight loss business, [Deal - Confidential Clients], On November 22, 2013, U.S. private equity firm North Castle Partners’ (North Castle) portfolio company, Curves International, Inc. (Curves), completed the acquisition of the Jenny Craig weight loss business from Nestle S.A. North Castle is a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on heal...
  • Medicis acquires Graceway Pharmaceuticals' assets for US$455 million, [Deal - Medicis Pharmaceuticals], Medicis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading independent specialty pharmaceutical corporation in the United States and Canada, completed its acquisition of substantially all of the U.S. and Canadian assets of Graceway Pharmaceutical, LLC for US$455 million. Graceway filed for Chapter 11 bankrup...
  • Desjardins Credit Union amalgamates with Meridian Credit Union, [Deal - Desjardins Credit Union], On June 1, 2011, Desjardins Credit Union and Meridian Credit Union completed their amalgamation, creating an Ontario credit union with 263,000 members and $8 billion in assets under management. The amalgamation includes all 19 Desjardins Credit Union branches, Central Loans Unit and Head Office. ...
  • Upper Lakes Group sells shipping business to Algoma Central for US$85 million, [Deal - Upper Lakes Group], On April 14, 2011, Upper Lakes Group Inc. completed the previously announced sale to Algoma Central Corporation of its partnership interest in Seaway Marine Transport and related entities (collectively, "SMT") along with the vessels and assets owned by Upper Lakes and its affiliates and used by S...
  • CTV acquires Toronto radio station from Milestone Group, sells Edmonton and London radio stations to Rogers, [Deal - CTV Limited], On January 31, 2011, CTV Limited acquired the radio station known as CFXJ-FM 93.5FM/ "The Flow" in Toronto, Ontario for $27 million immediately after the completion of the sale of its interest in the radio station CHBN-FM/"The Bounce" in Edmonton, Alberta and in the radio station CHST-FM/"BOB-FM"...
  • MIJO sold to DG FastChannel for US$40 million, [Deal - MIJO Corporation], On April 1, 2011, DG FastChannel, Inc. acquired the business of MIJO Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $40 million. MIJO provides top US and multinational brands with a platform of bilingual and integrated media services targeted to the advertising, entertainment and broadcast ...
Deal Advised Ivanhoe Cambridge Ivanhoé Cambridge partners with Simon Properties on Premium Outlet Collection at Edmonton International Airport On January 20, 2016, Ivanhoé Cambridge, a Canadian global real estate leader, and Simon Property Group announced that they are partnering to build Premium Outlet Collection – Edmonton International Airport. The enclosed 428,000 square foot outlet centre in the province’s capital city is expected ... Read more
Deal Advised Confidential Clients North Castle Partners’ portfolio company Curves International acquires Jenny Craig weight loss business On November 22, 2013, U.S. private equity firm North Castle Partners’ (North Castle) portfolio company, Curves International, Inc. (Curves), completed the acquisition of the Jenny Craig weight loss business from Nestle S.A. North Castle is a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on heal... Read more
Deal Advised Medicis Pharmaceuticals Medicis acquires Graceway Pharmaceuticals' assets for US$455 million Medicis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading independent specialty pharmaceutical corporation in the United States and Canada, completed its acquisition of substantially all of the U.S. and Canadian assets of Graceway Pharmaceutical, LLC for US$455 million. Graceway filed for Chapter 11 bankrup... Read more
Deal Advised Desjardins Credit Union Desjardins Credit Union amalgamates with Meridian Credit Union On June 1, 2011, Desjardins Credit Union and Meridian Credit Union completed their amalgamation, creating an Ontario credit union with 263,000 members and $8 billion in assets under management. The amalgamation includes all 19 Desjardins Credit Union branches, Central Loans Unit and Head Office. ... Read more
Deal Advised Upper Lakes Group Upper Lakes Group sells shipping business to Algoma Central for US$85 million On April 14, 2011, Upper Lakes Group Inc. completed the previously announced sale to Algoma Central Corporation of its partnership interest in Seaway Marine Transport and related entities (collectively, "SMT") along with the vessels and assets owned by Upper Lakes and its affiliates and used by S... Read more
Deal Advised CTV Limited CTV acquires Toronto radio station from Milestone Group, sells Edmonton and London radio stations to Rogers On January 31, 2011, CTV Limited acquired the radio station known as CFXJ-FM 93.5FM/ "The Flow" in Toronto, Ontario for $27 million immediately after the completion of the sale of its interest in the radio station CHBN-FM/"The Bounce" in Edmonton, Alberta and in the radio station CHST-FM/"BOB-FM"... Read more
Deal Advised MIJO Corporation MIJO sold to DG FastChannel for US$40 million On April 1, 2011, DG FastChannel, Inc. acquired the business of MIJO Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $40 million. MIJO provides top US and multinational brands with a platform of bilingual and integrated media services targeted to the advertising, entertainment and broadcast ... Read more

Knowledge

  • Temporary GST/HST Exemptions Affecting Canadian Businesses Effective December 14, 2024, 11/27/2024
spiral staircase Bulletin Temporary GST/HST Exemptions Affecting Canadian Businesses Effective December 14, 2024 Temporary GST/HST exemptions for Canadian consumers. Businesses must prepare their systems for smooth compliance. Read more
spiral staircase Bulletin Temporary GST/HST Exemptions Affecting Canadian Businesses Effective December 14, 2024 Temporary GST/HST exemptions for Canadian consumers. Businesses must prepare their systems for smooth compliance. Read more

Events

  • VAT and GST/HST Compliance and Strategy for Canadians Expanding their Exports to Europe, 6/8/2026
  • E-Commerce Taxation in Canada, China, Switzerland and the EU – VAT and Platform Taxation Update, 6/6/2024
  • Good Practices and Errors to Avoid with a Family Trust, 5/24/2023
Conference room meeting Upcoming Webinar VAT and GST/HST Compliance and Strategy for Canadians Expanding their Exports to Europe Canadian companies are looking to expand their export businesses beyond their traditional markets, and European nations are increasingly seeking to diversify their sourcing of property and services globally. About the event
Conference room meeting Webinar E-Commerce Taxation in Canada, China, Switzerland and the EU – VAT and Platform Taxation Update Governments around the world have been struggling to determine how best to tax e-commerce transactions for nearly two decades. About the event
Via Fasken Image - people in meeting Webinar | In-Person Seminar | Hybrid | Pre-recorded Webinar Good Practices and Errors to Avoid with a Family Trust Fasken is pleased to invite you to the training : Good Practices and Errors to Avoid with a Family Trust location location Montreal, QC Fasken Montréal About the event
Conference room meeting Upcoming Webinar VAT and GST/HST Compliance and Strategy for Canadians Expanding their Exports to Europe Canadian companies are looking to expand their export businesses beyond their traditional markets, and European nations are increasingly seeking to diversify their sourcing of property and services globally. About the event
Conference room meeting Webinar E-Commerce Taxation in Canada, China, Switzerland and the EU – VAT and Platform Taxation Update Governments around the world have been struggling to determine how best to tax e-commerce transactions for nearly two decades. About the event
Via Fasken Image - people in meeting Webinar | In-Person Seminar | Hybrid | Pre-recorded Webinar Good Practices and Errors to Avoid with a Family Trust Fasken is pleased to invite you to the training : Good Practices and Errors to Avoid with a Family Trust location location Montreal, QC Fasken Montréal About the event

News

  • The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognizes 235 Fasken Lawyers, 4/22/2021
  • Fasken Receives High Recognition in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 4/22/2019
  • International Tax Review names four Fasken lawyers as Indirect Tax Leaders, 7/23/2018
  • 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory recommends 169 Fasken Martineau Lawyers, 6/30/2016
  • Fasken Martineau tax partners Paul Casuccio and Jean-Francois Perreault are named as Indirect Tax Leaders, 7/20/2015
  • 2015 Lexpert directory recommends 158 Fasken Martineau Lawyers, 6/25/2015
  • L’Actualité quotes Antoine Aylwin and Frédéric Barriault in an article on the stakes and high costs of successions in Quebec, 5/15/2015
The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognizes 235 Fasken Lawyers News Release | Rankings & Recognitions The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognizes 235 Fasken Lawyers The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has been released and recognizes 235 Fasken lawyers across the country Read more
Fasken Receives High Recognition in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken Receives High Recognition in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory The 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has been released and recognizes 202 Fasken lawyers across the country Read more
News - 10 International Tax Review names four Fasken lawyers as Indirect Tax Leaders For a second year in a row, the Indirect Tax Leaders guide, published by the International Tax Review has recognized four Fasken lawyers Read more
The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognizes 235 Fasken Lawyers News Release | Rankings & Recognitions The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognizes 235 Fasken Lawyers The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has been released and recognizes 235 Fasken lawyers across the country Read more
Fasken Receives High Recognition in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken Receives High Recognition in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory The 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has been released and recognizes 202 Fasken lawyers across the country Read more
News - 10 International Tax Review names four Fasken lawyers as Indirect Tax Leaders For a second year in a row, the Indirect Tax Leaders guide, published by the International Tax Review has recognized four Fasken lawyers Read more
News Release | Rankings & Recognitions 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory recommends 169 Fasken Martineau Lawyers Toronto (Canada) – Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, is proud to announce that 169 firm lawyers have been recognized in 53 practice areas in the recently published 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This represents an increase of 7% or 10 lawyers sinc... Read more
Rankings & Recognitions | News Release Fasken Martineau tax partners Paul Casuccio and Jean-Francois Perreault are named as Indirect Tax Leaders Toronto and Montreal (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that two of its partners, Paul Casuccio and Jean-François Perreault, are featured in the 2015 edition of International Tax Review’s Indirect Tax Leaders guide. Paul a... Read more
News Release | Rankings & Recognitions 2015 Lexpert directory recommends 158 Fasken Martineau Lawyers Toronto (Canada) – Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, is proud to announce that 158 firm lawyers have been recommended in 51 practice areas in the recently published 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This represents an increase of 12% or 20 lawyers si... Read more

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