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 incuded in budgets, policies and programs. 
• Liquor
  The BC Liquor Distribution Branch is one of two branches of government responsible for the beverage alcohol industry. It operates 195 BC Liquor Stores and is one of the largest retailers in B.C.
• 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.