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GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases
GST/HST rebate for foreign convention sponsors
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Foreign convention sponsors may recover GST/HST paid on convention facility and related convention supplies. The program covers eligible foreign conventions and provides a rebate amount of up to 100% on the convention facility and most related supplies, with 50% for food, beverages, and catering.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Holding a foreign convention in Canada
- Purchasing convention facility and related convention supplies for the convention
Documents Needed
- Convention agenda, itinerary, or event program
- Copies of invoices or receipts showing GST/HST paid
- Complete hotel folio
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sponsors of foreign conventions
- Organizers of foreign conventions that are not registered for GST/HST
- Non-resident convention exhibitors that are not registered for GST/HST
Who is not eligible
- Organizers registered for GST/HST
- Conventions that are not foreign conventions
- Applicants whose tax was already paid or credited by a Canadian supplier
Eligible expenses
- Convention facility rental
- Related convention supplies
- Food, beverages, and catering supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Entertainment
- Transportation, except chartered group transportation between convention-related locations
- Items or services charged separately from admission
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the rebate form
- Fill out form GST386 for the foreign convention rebate.
- Provide the convention and claimant information.
- List the eligible purchases and taxes paid.
- Step 2: Attach supporting documents
- Include the agenda, itinerary, or event program.
- Attach copies of invoices or receipts showing GST/HST paid.
- Attach the complete hotel folio.
- Step 3: Submit the claim to the CRA
- Send the completed form and supporting documents to the Prince Edward Island Tax Centre.
- Submit the claim within one year after the convention ends.
Processing and Agreement
- The rebate claim is reviewed by the CRA after submission.
- Supporting documents must be provided with the claim.
- The claim may be denied if the required documents are missing.
- Only one rebate claim can be made per convention.
Frequently Asked Questions about the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases Program
What is the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
Foreign convention sponsors may recover GST/HST paid on convention facility and related convention supplies. The program covers eligible foreign conventions and provides a rebate amount of up to 100% on the convention facility and most related supplies, with 50% for food, beverages, and catering.
Who is eligible for the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases program?
To be eligible for the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases program, you must:
Foreign convention sponsor
Convention held in Canada
GST/HST paid on eligible purchases
What expenses are eligible under GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
Holding a foreign convention in Canada
Purchasing convention facility and related convention supplies for the convention
Who can I contact for more information about the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases available?
The GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases program is available across Canada.
Is the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases a grant, loan, or tax credit?
GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)