Latest update from Google as of July 30, 2025.
Effective July 1, 2025, Google will no longer charge a digital services tax (DST) fee for ads served in Canada, in response to the Canadian government’s stated commitment to rescind their digital services tax. Refunds for previously collected fees will be processed once the legislation has been officially repealed.
What this means for you
• As of July 1, the 2.5% “Canada DST Fee” surcharge will not appear on invoices or statements for ads served in Canada
• Through July 31, 2025, Display & Video 360 customers may still see accumulating DST fees for Canada in reporting, but any Canada DST fees incurred during July 2025 will be removed from your invoices and statements, and you will not be charged
• Any taxes, such as sales tax, VAT, GST, or QST, that apply in your country will still apply
