Hey Canadians,

I'm quite new at the freelance game and I'm at the beginning of the process to obtain my GST number. Or at least I thought I was until the new HST made me question what to do.

With the new HST set to begin in Ontario is this going to change what I need as a freelancer? Do I still need to get a federal GST number?

I'm assuming design services are now taxable for the full HST amount falling under professional services? If I'm charging a client in another province that also has HST, do I charge them my provincial HST tax rate (Ontario) or the client's provincial HST tax rate?

I'll go searching for these answers but just thought that maybe some of you veterans would have an idea what I need to do.

TK