BC LCRB — British Columbia Cannabis Law
Excise Tax & Provincial Markup in British Columbia
Cannabis operators in British Columbia face Canada's federal excise duty ($1 per gram or 10% of selling price, whichever is higher) plus British Columbia's provincial wholesale markup applied through the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. Unlike US 280E, Canadian cannabis producers can generally deduct ordinary business expenses — but excise duty and markup stacking creates its own cost-structure challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Federal excise duty: greater of $1/g or 10% of producer's selling price
- BC Liquor Distribution Branch applies a provincial wholesale markup on licensed producers' sales
- Unlike US 280E, Canadian operators may deduct ordinary business expenses for income tax purposes
- Proper cost accounting for excise duty is essential for cash-flow planning and regulatory compliance
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