Cancel your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Licence
Interjurisdictional carriers that no longer maintain pro-rated plates or stop operating their business outside Nova Scotia need to use the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Request to Cancel Licence Form to cancel their International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Licence.
Use the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Request to Cancel Licence Form to request to cancel your IFTA Licence .
Quarterly tax returns
You’ll continue to receive quarterly tax returns at the address you have on file until you cancel your IFTA Licence. Penalties and interest apply to any late tax returns.
Returning your licence
Once the licence is cancelled, you need to return the original IFTA Licence and all licence copies. You also need to destroy all decals.
Who can use this form
Interjurisdictional carriers registered in Nova Scotia that no longer maintain pro-rated plates or stop operating their business outside Nova Scotia need to use this form to cancel their IFTA Licence.
What you need to do
- Complete the form.
- Check the form for details on all required supporting documents.
- Send the completed form and supporting documents by mail. Or drop them off at the Business Registration Unit.
How long it takes
It should take 2 weeks to cancel your IFTA Licence. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your form hasn’t been filled in correctly.
Cost
There is no cost to submit the form.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
- your IFTA account number
- owner, partner or corporate officer of the IFTA Licence holder available to sign the form (signature of an agent, office manager or tax preparer isn’t accepted)