Are you purchasing an automobile from an individual? The automobile’s transfer of ownership and vehicle registration are not topics covered by the laws within the purview of the Office. You will find more information on the website of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).
Paying the taxes
The SAAQ collects the Québec sales tax (QST) as part of the vehicle registration process. Refer to the Revenu Québec website to find out more.
Declaring a selling price lower than the actual price paid
Making a false declaration on the price that was actually paid for the vehicle to lower the amount of taxes needing to be paid can have negative consequences. You could lose your case should you need to go to court to cancel the sale, for example. Why? The judge could withhold the amount indicated in the contract even if you say the price you paid was higher.
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