Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance plays a key role in establishing, implementing and reviewing government’s economic, fiscal, financial management and taxation policies.

Featured Topics

• BC Budget
  Reader-friendly, plain-language overview of the provincial Budget including tax changes.
• Public Accounts
  The Province of British Columbia’s audited financial statements and other key financial information for the past fiscal year.
• Economic Indicators
  Statistics on labour force, economy, sales, tourism, and population in B.C.
• eTax
  A convenient online system for individuals and businesses to file returns, make payments and communicate directly with the B.C. Ministry of Finance.
• Public Sector Bargaining
  Learn more about bargaining in B.C. with public sector employers.
• ​Crown Agencies & Board Resourcing Office
  ​Information about British Columbia's public agencies, the people who are appointed to serve on them and the appointment process. ​
• Plan and Report
  Public sector organizations work with government to plan and report out through the year, including executive compensation.
• Legislative Consultations
  • Land Owner Transparency Act Consultation 
  • Financial Institutions Act and Credit Union Incorporation Act Consultation 
  • Solvency Funding Consultation
• Gender Equity
  The Gender Equity Office is working across government to make sure government's commitment to gender equality is included in budgets, policies and programs.
• Pay Transparency Laws in B.C. 
  All people deserve to be paid fairly and our communities are stronger when everyone is treated equally.
• Gaming
  The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is a Crown corporation that conducts and manages gambling in a responsible manner while focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships and community outreach.

Featured Services

• Provincial Sales Tax Exemptions
  Provincial sales tax (PST) is a retail sales tax that applies when a taxable good or service is purchased, acquired or brought into B.C., unless a specific exemption applies.
• Home Owner Grant
  Learn more on how to apply for a grant reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence.
• Pay or Defer Your Property Tax
  Learn more on how you can apply to defer a portion or all of your residential or residential and farm  property taxes after the home owner grant is deducted.
• Apply for Personal or Corporate Tax Credits
  Find credits that apply to your corporation and read about how and where you can file the tax credit.
• Natural Resource Taxes
  When you extract natural resources, harvest timber or own mineral rights in B.C. you're charged taxes, royalties and fees.
• Billing & Payment Services
  Pay and manage your Revenue Services of British Columbia accounts.
• BC Assessment
  An independent, provincial Crown corporation, governed by a Board of Directors accountable to the Government of B.C.