CRA Account Registration in
Canada
Set up your CRA accounts correctly from the start. Every business operating in Canada needs at least one Canada Revenue Agency account – and most need several. From your Business Number to your GST/HST account, payroll deductions account, and corporate tax account, getting registered with the CRA is a critical step that unlocks your ability to operate, collect tax, pay employees, and file returns. Incorp Master Canada handles your complete CRA account registration quickly, accurately, and 100% online.
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Just 4 Steps to Complete Your CRA Account Registration
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Provide Your Business Information
Submit your business name, Business Number (if available), business structure, address, and contact details.
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Select the CRA Accounts You Need
Choose the CRA program accounts required for your business, such as GST/HST, Payroll, Import/Export, or Corporate Income Tax.
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We Process Your Registration
Incorp Master Canada prepares and submits your CRA account registration accurately and efficiently on your behalf.
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Receive Your CRA Account Details
Receive your CRA account numbers and registration confirmation by email, ready for use in your business operations and tax compliance.
CRA Account Registration Services
Every Canadian business has different CRA registration requirements. Select the account type your business needs.
CRA Business Number
A CRA Business Number (BN) is a unique 9-digit identifier assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency to your business, used to manage all of your federal tax accounts under a single business identity. The Business Number is structured as a 9-digit registration number, a 2-letter program identifier, and a 4-digit reference number, allowing the CRA to track multiple program accounts under one business entity. Registration is free and is completed through the CRA’s Business Registration Online (BRO) system. As of November 3, 2025, phone-based BN registration is no longer accepted by the CRA – all registrations must be completed online through BRO. Once incorporated, all Canadian corporations are required to have a Business Number. Incorp Master Canada registers your BN through the CRA’s official BRO system and delivers your number directly to your email.
Corporate Tax ID
A Corporate Tax ID, formally known as a Corporation Income Tax account, is a CRA program account required for all incorporated businesses in Canada. The account uses your Business Number with the program identifier “RC” (for example, 123456789RC0001) and is used to file your annual T2 Corporation Income Tax Return with the CRA. All Canadian corporations – whether federally or provincially incorporated – are required to file a T2 return annually, regardless of whether the corporation earned income or was active during the year. The first T2 return is due six months after the corporation’s fiscal year end. Incorp Master Canada registers your Corporation Income Tax account with the CRA and ensures your corporate tax account is set up correctly from the start.
GST/HST Account
A GST/HST account is required for any business whose total worldwide taxable revenues exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters or in a single calendar quarter. Once the $30,000 small supplier threshold is exceeded, the business has 29 days to register for a GST/HST account with the CRA. The account uses your Business Number with the program identifier “RT” (for example, 123456789RT0001). GST/HST filing frequency is determined by annual taxable sales – businesses with sales under $1,500,000 file annually, sales between $1,500,000 and $6,000,000 file quarterly, and sales over $6,000,000 file monthly. For reporting periods beginning in 2024 and later, electronic filing is mandatory for most GST/HST registrants. Note that Quebec administers its own Quebec Sales Tax (QST) separately through Revenu Québec – businesses operating in Quebec must register for QST in addition to their federal GST account.
PST/QST Account
Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and Quebec Sales Tax (QST) are separate from the federal GST/HST system and require their own registration in the applicable provinces. PST is administered separately by British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Businesses making taxable sales in these provinces must register with the relevant provincial tax authority – the BC Ministry of Finance, Saskatchewan Finance, or Manitoba Finance – in addition to their federal GST registration. In Quebec, the QST is administered by Revenu Québec at a rate of 9.975% and applies to most goods and services sold in the province. Quebec businesses must register for QST with Revenu Québec separately from their federal GST/HST account with the CRA. Incorp Master Canada handles PST and QST registration on your behalf to ensure your business is fully compliant with both federal and provincial sales tax obligations.
Payroll Account
A CRA Payroll Account, formally known as a Payroll Deductions account, is required for any business that hires employees and pays employment income, including salaries, wages, bonuses, or other taxable employment benefits. The account uses your Business Number with the program identifier “RP” (for example, 123456789RP0001). As an employer, you are required to deduct and remit to the CRA the employee’s federal and provincial income tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and Employment Insurance (EI) premiums on each pay date. Employers are also required to make their own matching CPP contributions and pay employer EI premiums at 1.4 times the employee EI premium rate. Payroll remittances are due to the CRA on the 15th day of the month following the month in which the deductions were made for regular remitters. Incorp Master Canada registers your Payroll Account with the CRA and ensures you are set up correctly before you pay your first employee.
Get Your CRA Accounts Right From Day One
The Right CRA Setup Keeps Your Business Compliant and Penalty-Free
Setting up your CRA accounts correctly from the moment your business begins operations is one of the most important compliance steps you can take. Missing a registration deadline – whether for GST/HST, payroll, or corporate tax – can result in CRA penalties, interest charges, and back-dated assessments that can be costly and time-consuming to resolve. Incorp Master Canada ensures every CRA account your business needs is registered on time, with the correct information, and through the CRA’s official Business Registration Online system.
Incorp Master Canada provides fast and accurate CRA Business Number, Corporate Tax ID, GST/HST, PST/QST, and Payroll Account registration services for businesses across Canada – 100% online.
Why Register Your CRA Accounts Through Incorp Master Canada?
- Business Number registered instantly through CRA's official BRO system
- All five CRA program accounts handled in one place - no juggling multiple registrations
- GST/HST account registered before you exceed the $30,000 threshold and face penalties
- Payroll account set up before your first pay date to avoid remittance penalties
- PST and QST registration handled alongside your federal CRA accounts
- CRA account numbers delivered directly to your email - ready to use immediately
Register your CRA accounts with Incorp Master Canada today and start your business with full tax compliance from day one.
Register your CRA accounts today and avoid costly penalties from missed deadlines.
Why Choose Incorp Master Canada for CRA Account Registration?
Canada’s Most Trusted CRA Account Registration Service
Register your CRA accounts with confidence through Incorp Master Canada’s fast, accurate, and fully compliant CRA registration services. Every registration is completed through the CRA’s official Business Registration Online (BRO) system, and your account numbers are delivered directly to your email upon confirmation.
Incorp Master Canada provides fast, secure, and compliant CRA Business Number, Corporate Tax, GST/HST, PST/QST, and Payroll Account registration services for businesses and corporations across Canada.
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A CRA Business Number (BN) is a unique 9-digit identifier assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency to a business or other organization operating in Canada. The Business Number serves as the business's federal tax identity and is used to manage all CRA program accounts under a single business entity. The full account number structure consists of the 9-digit BN, a 2-letter program identifier such as RC for corporate income tax, RT for GST/HST, or RP for payroll, and a 4-digit reference number. All incorporated corporations in Canada are required to have a Business Number. Sole proprietors and partnerships may also need a BN if they have employees, collect GST/HST, or engage in import/export activities. The Business Number is free to obtain and is issued through the CRA's Business Registration Online (BRO) system.
You are required to register for a GST/HST account when your total worldwide taxable revenues exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters or in a single calendar quarter. Once you exceed this small supplier threshold, you have 29 days to register with the CRA. You must start collecting GST/HST from the date you exceeded the threshold - not from the date you registered. Failure to register on time can result in CRA penalties and back-assessed GST/HST on sales made during the unregistered period. Voluntary registration is also available for businesses below the $30,000 threshold, which allows the business to claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) on eligible business expenses, improving cash flow. Note that businesses making taxable supplies in Quebec must also register separately for QST with Revenu Québec.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the federal tax of 5% that applies to most goods and services supplied in Canada. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) is a combined federal and provincial tax that applies in provinces that have harmonized their provincial sales tax with the federal GST. HST provinces and their rates are Ontario at 13%, New Brunswick at 15%, Nova Scotia at 15%, Prince Edward Island at 15%, and Newfoundland and Labrador at 15%. PST (Provincial Sales Tax) applies in provinces that have not harmonized their sales tax - British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba each administer their own PST separately from the federal GST. Quebec administers its own Quebec Sales Tax (QST) at 9.975%, which applies in addition to the federal GST of 5%. Businesses operating in PST or QST provinces must register with both the CRA for GST and the relevant provincial authority for PST or QST.
Yes, if you pay yourself a salary from your corporation - even if you are the only shareholder, director, and employee - you are required to register a Payroll Deductions account with the CRA. As a corporate employee, your corporation must deduct income tax, CPP contributions, and EI premiums from your salary and remit them to the CRA by the applicable remittance deadline. Director's fees paid by a corporation are also subject to source deductions. If you choose to take money out of your corporation only through dividends rather than salary, a payroll account is not required since dividends are not subject to source deductions. However, the decision between salary and dividends has significant tax planning implications and should be made in consultation with a qualified accountant.
CRA account registration is free - the Canada Revenue Agency does not charge a fee to register for a Business Number, GST/HST account, Payroll Deductions account, or Corporation Income Tax account. PST registration with provincial tax authorities in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is also generally free. QST registration with Revenu Québec is also free. Professional service fees apply when using a filing service such as Incorp Master Canada to prepare and submit your CRA registrations on your behalf. Incorp Master Canada offers transparent, upfront pricing for all CRA account registration services with no hidden fees.
Failing to register for a GST/HST account on time after exceeding the $30,000 threshold can result in serious CRA penalties and financial consequences. The CRA may assess the GST/HST that should have been collected and remitted during the unregistered period, meaning you could owe tax on sales made before you registered - even if you did not collect it from your customers. The CRA may also assess failure-to-register penalties under the Excise Tax Act. Interest charges apply to any amounts owing. Voluntarily disclosing a missed registration to the CRA before being contacted by the agency may reduce penalties under the CRA's Voluntary Disclosure Program. Incorp Master Canada strongly recommends registering for a GST/HST account as soon as your revenues approach the $30,000 threshold to avoid these consequences.
Yes, GST/HST registration with the CRA does not automatically register you for PST in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. These provinces administer their own PST systems separately from the federal CRA. If your business makes taxable sales of goods or services in BC, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba that are subject to PST, you must register with the relevant provincial tax authority separately. In British Columbia, PST is administered by the BC Ministry of Finance. In Saskatchewan, PST is administered by Saskatchewan Finance. In Manitoba, RST (Retail Sales Tax) is administered by Manitoba Finance. Similarly, if you make taxable supplies in Quebec, you must register for QST with Revenu Québec in addition to your federal GST account with the CRA. Incorp Master Canada handles both federal CRA and provincial PST/QST registrations on your behalf.
The Corporate Tax ID, formally known as the Corporation Income Tax account, is a CRA program account required for all incorporated businesses in Canada. It is identified by the 2-letter program identifier RC attached to your Business Number. All Canadian corporations must file an annual T2 Corporation Income Tax Return with the CRA, regardless of whether the corporation was active or generated income during the year. The T2 return is due six months after the corporation's fiscal year end. A nil return must be filed even if the corporation had no income, no expenses, and no activity. For corporations with unpaid tax, failure to file the T2 return on time results in a late filing penalty of 5% of the unpaid tax plus 1% per month for up to 12 months. For nil returns where no tax is owing, a penalty of $25 per day applies up to a maximum of $2,500. Incorp Master Canada registers your Corporation Income Tax account with the CRA as part of your complete CRA account setup.
Yes, the CRA's Business Registration Online (BRO) system allows you to register for a Business Number and multiple program accounts simultaneously in a single online session. You can register for your BN, GST/HST account, Payroll Deductions account, and Corporation Income Tax account all at once through BRO. As of November 3, 2025, all CRA account registrations must be completed online through BRO - phone registration is no longer accepted by the CRA. After completing your BRO session, you can also link directly to provincial registration sites for PST or QST registration through the CRA's integrated provincial registration transfer feature. Incorp Master Canada handles the complete multi-account registration process on your behalf, ensuring all required CRA accounts are registered correctly in a single streamlined process.
The CRA accounts your business needs depend on your business type, structure, revenue, and activities. All incorporated corporations require a Business Number and a Corporation Income Tax account. If your taxable revenues exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters, you must register for a GST/HST account. If you have employees and pay employment income including salary, wages, or taxable benefits, you must register a Payroll Deductions account. If you make taxable sales in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Quebec, you may also need to register for PST or QST with the relevant provincial authority. Businesses engaged in importing or exporting goods may also need an Import/Export account. Incorp Master Canada can assess your business's specific CRA registration requirements and handle the complete registration process across all required accounts on your behalf.
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