In Saskatchewan, a side hustle has more registration steps than in most provinces. Beyond the usual business name question (ISC lists $65 to register, plus a $50 reservation), the province says every business operating in Saskatchewan must be licensed or registered for its 6% PST, and both Saskatoon and Regina license businesses run from home, including online ones. GST is separate and only required after $30,000 in taxable sales. This guide suits anyone in Saskatchewan starting a service, selling goods, or picking up gig work.
It is part of the side hustle rules by province set. For the mechanics, see registering a sole proprietorship, GST/HST registration, and how to report side hustle income.
| Rule | Saskatchewan answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Business name | $50 reservation, $65 registration, $60 renewal | ISC fee table |
| PST | 6%; all businesses must hold a vendor’s licence or registered consumer number | Saskatchewan PST |
| GST | 5%; register after $30,000 in taxable sales | CRA |
| General minimum wage | $15.70 an hour from October 1, 2026 | Saskatchewan |
| Saskatoon | Home-Based Business Licence, $135 new, $95 annual renewal | Saskatoon |
| Regina | Residential business licence, $195 a year | Regina |
Do you need to register a side hustle business name in Saskatchewan?
If you use a business name, yes, through the ISC Corporate Registry. The ISC fee table effective April 15, 2026 lists $50 for a name reservation, $65 to register a business name and $60 to renew. The federal sole proprietorship page notes that sole proprietors using their own name sometimes do not need to register; Regina says that before it issues a licence under a business name, the name must be registered in Saskatchewan, so check with ISC and your city before you skip it.
Step 1: Reserve the name
Search and reserve the name with ISC so you know it is available.
Step 2: Register and save the documents
The CRA lists Saskatchewan among the provinces where a business number is issued automatically when you register (When you need a BN).
Step 3: Apply for PST and your city licence
These are separate applications, covered below.
Do Saskatchewan side hustlers need a PST licence?
Saskatchewan’s position is broad. The province’s PST page says all businesses operating in Saskatchewan must be licensed or registered with the Ministry of Finance for PST purposes, receiving either a vendor’s licence number or a registered consumer number depending on the business. You apply online through SETS (apply for a PST number).
A vendor’s licence is for businesses that sell taxable goods or provide taxable services. The province’s service enterprises bulletin lists taxable services, including commercial building cleaning and repair and installation services for goods, and describes a registered consumer number for businesses that do not provide taxable services or make taxable sales. If you are unsure which applies, ask the Ministry of Finance before you start invoicing.
When do Saskatchewan side hustlers charge GST?
GST is federal and separate from PST. The CRA rate table shows Saskatchewan at 5% GST plus 6% PST. You do not need to register for GST until worldwide taxable sales pass $30,000 in a calendar quarter or four consecutive quarters (CRA), except rideshare drivers, who register from the first fare.
Illustrative example
A teaching sketch with assumed numbers, not a quote. A Regina handyperson repairs appliances, a service the bulletin lists as taxable, and bills $1,200 a month. At $14,400 a year they are under the GST threshold, so a $100 repair carries 6% PST ($6.00) once they hold a vendor’s licence, but no GST. If they later pass $30,000, the same repair would carry $6.00 PST plus $5.00 GST.
Which city licences do side hustles need in Saskatoon and Regina?
Both cities license home-based work.
- Saskatoon: businesses operated from the owner’s principal residence receive a Home-Based Business Licence, $135 new and $95 a year to renew. The rules cap client visits (three at a time, eight a day) and ban signs on the property. Animal boarding, grooming or care is on the city’s list of prohibited home-based businesses, which matters for pet sitters who host dogs.
- Regina: anyone operating a business, including an online business, from a residence needs a residential business licence, $195 a year. A business based outside Regina that works in the city needs a non-resident licence ($450).
For food, Saskatchewan’s home food processing fact sheet requires an approved food safety course for low-risk foods; see the home baking guide.
Is there a minimum wage for gig app workers in Saskatchewan?
Not a platform-specific one. The province’s minimum wage page lists $15.70 an hour from October 1, 2026, which applies to employees. Independent contractors on delivery apps are paid on the app’s terms, so measure your hourly pay after costs; food delivery pay in Canada shows how.
What are the common Saskatchewan side hustle mistakes?
- Assuming small means no PST account. The province says all businesses must be licensed or registered.
- Running from home without a city licence. Saskatoon and Regina both require one.
- Hosting dogs in Saskatoon. Animal boarding and care is a prohibited home-based business there.
- Charging GST before registering. Only add GST once you hold a GST number.
Which tax rules apply to side hustles in Saskatchewan?
You report profit on Form T2125 with your T1, pay both halves of CPP on net earnings, and Saskatchewan income tax is calculated on the same return. Keep PST collected out of your income. Side hustle expense deductions covers what you can claim, including licence fees, and FreshBooks is one way to track two tax rates on invoices.
This is not tax, legal, or insurance advice. Confirm the rules with the Ministry of Finance, ISC, your city and the CRA.
Which guides sit next to Saskatchewan side hustle rules?
Compare side hustle rules in Alberta and side hustle rules in Manitoba, or the province-by-province hub. For prairie winters, see best winter side hustles in Canada and handyman pricing.
What are the common questions?
How much does it cost to register a business name in Saskatchewan?
The ISC Corporate Registry fee table effective April 15, 2026 lists $50 for a name reservation, $65 to register a business name and $60 to renew.
Do I need a PST number for a side hustle in Saskatchewan?
The province says all businesses operating in Saskatchewan must be licensed or registered for PST, receiving either a vendor's licence or a registered consumer number. Businesses selling taxable goods or services need a vendor's licence and charge 6% PST.
Do I need a business licence for a home-based side hustle in Saskatoon or Regina?
Yes. Saskatoon issues a Home-Based Business Licence for $135 new and $95 to renew. Regina requires a residential business licence, $195 a year, for any business run from a residence, including online businesses.
Can I board dogs at home as a side hustle in Saskatoon?
Saskatoon lists boarding, grooming or care of animals among prohibited home-based businesses. Dog walking done away from home is a different activity, so check with the city's business licence program.
What is the minimum wage in Saskatchewan?
$15.70 an hour from October 1, 2026, for employees. Saskatchewan has no separate minimum for app-based delivery or rideshare workers.
Which sources support this guide?
The rules, rates, and platform requirements in this guide are checked against these primary sources. Retail price ranges are labelled as ranges to verify locally, and they are not quotes.
- Corporate Registry fees table (effective April 15, 2026) — Information Services Corporation (Saskatchewan)
- Registering a sole proprietorship or partnership — Government of Canada
- When you need a BN — Canada Revenue Agency
- Provincial Sales Tax — Government of Saskatchewan
- Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Number Application — Government of Saskatchewan
- Information Bulletin PST-46, Service Enterprises — Government of Saskatchewan
- GST/HST calculator (and rates) — Canada Revenue Agency
- When to register for and start charging the GST/HST — Canada Revenue Agency
- Minimum Wage and Reporting for Duty Pay — Government of Saskatchewan
- Home-Based Business Licence — City of Saskatoon
- Business Licences — City of Regina
- Home Food Processing fact sheet — Government of Saskatchewan
- Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities — Canada Revenue Agency