God is a car sales person? It could explain a lot of things, but it does suggest that "the other forums" are to be avoided.

dakota my friend, who valued the trade in at $10K? Yes, I know you are an exempalarily car dealer, but really!

Oh, please avoid them like the plague. Do you understand the concept of an "example"? It was an example. Duh!

Oh good. Avoid who like the plague?

Bit off topic, but what about buying Travel Trailers? are the taxes the same as a car, or is there no registration for them?

We would buy either a Trailer, or a Towed Toy Hauler when we first move - but they do look more expensive in Canada than the USA, so didn't know what would get charged on top if one was purchased in the USA and used in Canada?

With the current exchange rate between the Canadian and US dollar, buy in the U.S.

Usually taxes are the same for trailer or car and yes they have to be registered and licensed.. Do you live in the U.S. and moving to Canada? Or are you moving from overseas? Need more info to advise you on anything

We live in the U.K., and looking at moving to Alberta. My son races motocross bikes, so we will sell RV and Trailer here, and buy when we move.

Looked more choice in the USA also, but haven't spent too much time looking, as have had all the important things to do......

Here in the U.K. there is no registration with trailers, so there is no record of where you purchase, or use one.

All trailers must be registered here in Ontario and I assume Alberta would be the same. I can't say for sure, but seems likely.

The Canadian dollar is currently about 95 cents to the U.S., so anything in the U.S. will be much cheaper because of that exchange rate.

If you buy in the U.S. you will be required to pay any applicable taxes there. You will need to inquire if there is a refund when the vehicle is removed within a certain period of time. If you do not have residence in a U.S. state, or a drivers license from that state, you will likely not be able to register or plate anything. You will be able to obtain an ownership or title, but no plates. Which begs the question, how do you get it to Canada with no plates. Some areas have temporary transit permits. So you need to know that too.

When you bring the vehicle into Canada it will need to meet Canada regulations. With trailers not difficult. You will be charges 6% GST on the value. When you register the trailer in Alberta, if registering is required, you will also be charge Provincial tax.

I cannot imagine that Alberta would not have licensing and registration for trailers. otherwise, you would never be able to tow it out of Province and into an area that does require it.

Thanks for the help.

I have used temporary plates in the USA before (we have bought RV's and shipped them home) but obviously it's a bit different if we move to Canada.

Oh, forgot to say in the U.K. the plates displayed on the rear of the trailer, are the same as the vehicle towing the trailer (didn't realise it would be so much different in Canada)

Alberta does not have a provincial sales tax.

And yes you do have to register a trailer and put a plate on it.

I thought they were no sales tax, but couldn't say for sure. The beauty of being an oil Province. lol

He will have to pay GST however if he brings a trailer in from the U.S.

You can use a temporary tag to bring a trailer to Canada, should not be a problem. You will have to check in at customs when you enter, with all your paperwork. I assume you will have an Alberta address and license at that time.