New car taxes in Newfoundland and Labrador
Original AutoMart Canada notes for shoppers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Rates and programs change — confirm with a dealer, insurer, or the provincial government before you buy.
New vehicles delivered in Newfoundland and Labrador are taxed at 15% (HST). That rate applies to the negotiated price plus many taxable fees — not only the advertised MSRP.
HST at 15% on a new vehicle.
Federal luxury tax can stack on top for passenger vehicles with a taxable amount of $100,000 or more. Trucks and some commercial configurations follow different rules. Ask the dealer to show the luxury-tax line before you sign.
Lease tax treatment differs from a purchase: you typically pay tax on each payment and on the down payment, not on the full capitalized cost up front. Run both paths in our calculators and confirm with the dealer’s worksheet.
City hubs in Newfoundland and Labrador on this site include Conception Bay South, Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador City, Mount Pearl and Paradise and 1 more. Open the Newfoundland and Labrador city list or the Canada map.