Natural resource taxes

During a postal disruption, you must still file your returns, claim grants, apply for programs or refunds, and make payments on time.

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When you extract natural resources, harvest timber or own mineral rights in B.C. you're charged taxes, royalties and fees.

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Mining

If you operate a mine or own freehold mineral rights in B.C. you need to pay taxes and fees.

Oil and gas royalties and tax

If you produce and sell oil or natural gas resources in B.C., you need to pay royalties or freehold production tax.

Forestry

When you make income from logging operations in B.C. or harvest timber from Crown land you need to pay taxes and fees.

Oil and natural gas royalty transition

Change just ahead

The current B.C. oil and natural gas royalty framework is changing.

Other taxes and credits

There are other taxes and tax credits that may apply to you, including:

Oil and gas royalties and tax

Phone:
1-800-667-1182
(Toll free within Canada)

Email:
Oil&GasRoyaltyQuestions@gov.bc.ca

Mining taxes

Phone:
1-800-667-1182
(Toll free within Canada)

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