Information for legal professionals on filing a property transfer tax return

Effective December 14, 2020, legal professionals must file property transfer tax using the web-based property transfer tax return through the Land Title and Survey Authority of B.C. (LTSA). The property transfer tax PDF forms will no longer be accepted.

All property transfers, including transfers subject to the further 2% tax on residential properties and the additional property transfer tax, can be completed using the web-based return. When your filing is complete, the tax return will show the total property transfer tax owing or exempt and a breakdown of the tax rates.

For more details on what information you’ll need to complete the web-based return, refer to the property transfer tax return guide.

On this page, you’ll find information about:

• Transition information
• Applying for a refund

Transition

The new version of the web-based property transfer tax (PTT) return is now in effect. Version 39 introduced the following:

• New form field for "exemption 51, First Nation”, with a requirement for supporting documentation if the transferor is an eligible corporation
• Requirement for supporting documentation if the transferee has a foreign entity shareholder (attach a copy of the Central Security Register)
• New help content, including updated information for exemptions

Refunds

To apply for a refund, email your refund request and any relevant documentation to PTTENQ@gov.bc.ca.

If you are eligible for a refund, a cheque will be issued. We cannot do direct deposits into your bank account.