Canadian sellers deal with something most countries don’t: sales tax on Etsy’s own fees that changes by province. This Etsy Canada fees calculator handles that alongside the usual fee stack.
Etsy Canada Fee & Profit Calculator
Calculate exact Etsy CAD fees, GST/HST taxes, and your real take-home profit.
Etsy sets fees by where your shop and bank are, not by where the buyer lives.
Your country charges a higher processing rate on international orders.
Charged only on orders an Offsite Ad brought in, and never more than $100 USD per order.
Fee rates and extras
Not your money, but processing fees are still charged on it. US sellers: put your sales tax here.
Only used for the USD-priced listing fee and the $100 ads cap. Check today’s rate.
Changing country refills every rate above. Edit any of them to match your own Etsy bill.
You keep
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Margin 0%- Profit per item
- $0.00
- Fees as share of order
- Break-even item price
- $0.00
- Markup on cost
- 0%
Processing rates come from Etsy’s payment processing fees table, regulatory rates from the Regulatory Operating Fee page, and the rest from the Fees & Payments Policy. Tax on fees follows Etsy’s VAT rules at each country’s standard rate. Etsy changes these without much notice, so check the rates against your own payment account before pricing.
Etsy Fees for Canadian Sellers
| Fee | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Listing Fee | ~$0.28 CAD | $0.20 USD converted |
| Transaction Fee | 6.5% | Item price + shipping + gift wrap |
| Processing (domestic/US buyer) | 3% + $0.25 CAD | |
| Processing (international buyer) | 4% + $0.25 CAD | |
| Regulatory Operating Fee | 0.50% | Price + shipping |
| GST/HST on Seller Fees | 5%–15% | Varies by your province |
| Currency Conversion | 2.5% | If listing in USD with a CAD bank account |
Tax on Fees by Province
| Province | Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Alberta, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon | GST | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST (+ PST on select fees) | 5% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia, NB, PEI, NL | HST | 14%–15% |
Pricing for Canadian Sellers, Step by Step
- List in CAD if your bank account is CAD — listing in USD adds a 2.5% conversion fee on every payout.
- Canada Post rates are high, and even a $12 shipping charge can still eat into your profits with transaction and processing fees.
- Build the 0.50% Regulatory Operating Fee and your province’s tax rate into your pricing.
- Target a 35%+ margin to cover shipping variance across provinces.
Example: A $50 Decor Item from Ontario
| Line | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $60.00 |
| Material + Canada Post cost | $23.50 |
| Etsy fees before tax | $6.53 |
| 13% Ontario HST on fees | $0.85 |
| Net profit | $29.12 (48.5%) |
If the buyer is outside Canada/the US, processing jumps to 4%, trimming net profit to roughly $28.44 (47.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
What percentage does Etsy take from Canadian sellers overall?
Typically 11–14% of gross sales, combining the transaction fee, processing, the Regulatory Operating Fee, and provincial tax on those fees.
Should I list in CAD or USD?
List in CAD, If your bank account is in CAD, listing in USD means paying a 2.5% currency conversion fee on every payout.
Does Etsy handle GST/HST on sales automatically?
Yes, Etsy is registered as a marketplace facilitator in Canada and remits GST/HST on eligible sales on your behalf.
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