Conversion of foreign currency

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Conversion of foreign currency

If total revenue is expressed in a currency other than euros, the amount must be converted to euros using a rate of exchange that is acceptable by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

If an amount of Canadian digital services revenue is expressed in a currency other than Canadian dollars, the amount must be converted to Canadian dollars using a rate of exchange that is acceptable by CRA.

In general, a rate of exchange that is acceptable to the CRA is a rate quoted by the Bank of Canada.

If the rate of exchange for a currency is not quoted by the Bank of Canada, the CRA will generally accept a rate from another source if the rate is:

  • widely available
  • verifiable
  • published by an independent provider on an ongoing basis
  • recognized by the market
  • used in accordance with well-accepted business principles
  • used for the preparation of the taxpayer's financial statements, and
  • used consistently from year to year by the taxpayer

For practical reasons, the CRA will accept the use of an average of rates of exchange over a period of time (annual or monthly) in order to convert revenue. The same period of time must be used consistently from year to year.


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2025-04-04