Instructions on How to Register for a GST/HST Account With CRA

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register

Click the link to register: Register for GST Account Using BRO

1. Start the Registration:
   • If you are a new business and do not have a BN, you will start the process by registering for a BN first. The BRO service will guide you through this.
   • If you already have a BN, you can use BRO to add a GST/HST program account to your existing BN.
2. Provide Your Personal Information: You will be asked to enter your SIN, date of birth, and personal postal code for identity verification.
3. Enter Business Information: Fill out all the required business details, including the business name, address, and type of organization. For MYMC clients you will enter “Truck Transportation”
4. Add a GST/HST Program Account: Once your basic business information is set up (or you’ve entered your existing BN), you will be able to select the option to register for a GST/HST program account (also known as an RT account).
5. Enter GST/HST Specific Details: This is where you will provide the information you gathered in step 2, such as your effective date of registration, fiscal year-end, estimated revenue, and reporting period.
   – Date of registration is the incorporation date. However, you may only backdate GST 30 days so if you are registering more than 30 days after incorporation, just enter the date 30 days before the date on the day you are opening the account.
   – Fiscal Year end: June 30th.
   – Estimate revenue, typically MYMC will enter 500,000.
   – Reporting period must be quarterly.
6. Review and Confirm: Review all the information you have entered to ensure it is accurate. This is a critical step to avoid future issues.
7. Submit Your Application: Once you are satisfied with the information, submit your application.
8. Receive Your Confirmation: After a successful submission, you will receive a confirmation, which will include your new GST/HST account number. This number will be your 15-character BN, with the GST/HST account identifier (e.g., BN: 12345 6789 RT 0001).

After You Register

• Confirmation: The CRA will send you confirmation of your new GST/HST number, usually by email or mail, depending on your chosen communication method.
• Charging GST/HST: You must start charging and collecting the GST/HST on your taxable sales from your effective date of registration.
• Filing Returns: You will be required to file GST/HST returns according to your chosen reporting period.
• Input Tax Credits (ITCs): You can now claim ITCs to recover the GST/HST you paid on business-related purchases.
• My Business Account: Consider registering for a CRA My Business Account. This secure online portal allows you to manage all of your business tax accounts, including your GST/HST account, view balances, file returns, and make payments.