Online Accountant for Atlantic Canada Small Business
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland & Labrador each use HST — and Nova Scotia just cut its rate. We handle corporate tax, HST and bookkeeping for Atlantic owners entirely online.
EverStone is a Canadian CPA firm serving Atlantic Canada small businesses online. New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland & Labrador use 15% HST; Nova Scotia reduced its HST to 14% in 2025. We handle your T2, HST and bookkeeping remotely with a named CPA at fixed fees.
How business tax works in Atlantic Canada
All four Atlantic provinces are harmonized (HST) provinces, so you charge one combined rate on a single return. New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland & Labrador are at 15%; Nova Scotia lowered its HST to 14% effective April 1, 2025 — a change we make sure is applied correctly.
Corporate rates vary by province but the small-business rate lands around 10–11.5% combined. We apply the right provincial rate and HST for wherever your business is based.
| Sales tax (NB, NL, PEI) | 15% HST (one combined return) |
| Sales tax (Nova Scotia) | 14% HST (reduced in 2025) |
| Small-business corporate rate | ~10–11.5% combined |
| General corporate rate | 29–30% combined |
Rates current as of 2026 (source: Canada Revenue Agency). General information, not advice specific to your situation.
Atlantic industries we work with
We support owner-run Atlantic Canada businesses across the region’s core sectors:
Fishing & seafood
Harvesters and processors with seasonal income and equipment.
Tourism & hospitality
Seasonal operators managing cash flow across peak and off-season.
Trades & construction
Incorporated trades with holdbacks, T5018s and equipment.
Professional & small business
Consultants and owner-managed companies optimizing owner pay.
Full-service accounting, delivered online
- T2 corporate tax returns & year-end statements
- GST/HST & provincial sales tax filed correctly
- Bookkeeping & payroll on the cloud
- Personal T1 returns coordinated with your corporation
- Salary-vs-dividend planning for owners
- CRA support and year-round advice
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Atlantic Canada accounting FAQ
What HST rate applies in Atlantic Canada?+
Did Nova Scotia change its HST rate?+
Can a CPA outside Atlantic Canada file my taxes?+
Do you work with seasonal businesses?+
How do we work together remotely?+
Trusted by Canadian business owners
Verified 5-star Google reviews from EverStone CPA clients.
“Very knowledgeable — saved me tons in taxes by restructuring my group of companies. The best accountant I have worked with in the last 10 years, after switching from 3 different accounting firms.”
“Highly recommend. We switched last year for both our personal and small business taxes — easy and seamless. Responsive, knowledgeable, and quick.”
“Personal. Professional. Responsive. Plus he saved me a bundle!”
Ready for a CPA who knows Atlantic Canada?
Book a free consultation — T2, HST and bookkeeping online at a fixed fee, anywhere in Atlantic Canada.