Ontario
Construction quotes in Ontario
Ontario simplifies the tax question — one tax — and complicates the language question for anyone serving francophone clients. Devik answers both.
One tax, one line
Ontario applies 13% HST, which replaces both the GST and the former provincial tax. So there is a single tax line on the quote and on the invoice.
Simpler than Quebec, but the display rule is the same: show the tax-included total prominently. A homeowner remembers the last number they read.
| Province | Applicable taxes | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HST 13% | 13% |
Serving francophone clients in Ontario
Eastern and Northern Ontario have a substantial francophone client base, and most tools on the market exist only in English. A contractor who sends a French quote in Hawkesbury or Timmins stands out.
In Devik, language belongs to the document, not the account: the same company sends in English in the morning and in French in the afternoon — PDF, portal and reminders included.
Deposits and milestones
On a mid-sized Ontario residential job, a 30 / 40 / 30 split is common. The schedule is set on the quote, and the first milestone is invoiced at signature — the client can pay it on the spot, by e-Transfer or card.
FAQ
Should Ontario HST be broken into two parts?
Not on the document: it is a single 13% tax, shown on one line with its rate. Splitting the federal and provincial portions is a filing matter, not an invoicing one.
Can I work in Ontario and Quebec from the same account?
Yes. The tax profile is chosen per quote: HST for an Ontario job, GST and QST for a Quebec one, without changing account or price library.
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