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Small and medium-size enterprise zone
Are you starting a new small business in Canada? Are you operating one already? Then this section of our website is for you. It will introduce you to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programs you need to know about, and give an overview of your obligations and entitlements under the laws that we administer. This section will also explain the different kinds of business structures, income tax reporting and payment, payroll deductions, electronic services, GST/HST, and how to prepare for and handle an audit.
Topics for the small and medium-size enterprize zone |
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| General information for starting a business Where to start, advantages / diasadvantages of business types, funding and financing, more... |
First steps with the CRA when you start a business Business account registration, keeping records, more... |
| Information for non-resident businesses Filing returns and paying taxes for non-resident businesses operating in Canada |
The Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax (GST / HST) How the GST/HST works, how to collect, how to file, input tax credits, more... |
| Income tax for sole proprietors and partnerships Business income and expenses, filing returns, making tax payments, more... |
Income tax for an incorporated business Corporation tax returns, Business Number, when to file, more... |
| Payroll deductions Witholding, remitting and reporting payroll deductions, more... |
Changing your business' legal structure Tax consequences, reporting requirements, more... |
| Doing business with the federal government Selling to, bidding on contracts, more... |
Requesting adjustments / disagreeing with the CRA Steps to take when you disagree with the CRA... |
| Closing your business Closing business accounts, settling GST/HST and payroll accounts, keeping records, more... |
Customs - small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) information centre (Canada Border Services Agency) CBSA's outreach program and partnerships provide useful tools and resources that help SMEs comply with various customs laws and regulations. |
| Small Business Advisory Committee (SBAC) The SBAC meets with the CRA once a year to improve communication between the CRA and the small-business community. The SBAC works to simplify CRA processes for the small businesses and to make it easier for small businesses to comply with their tax obligations. |
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| Important dates for businesses Due dates for filing your returns and making your payments. Establishing a fiscal year-end and calculating instalment payments. |
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Glossary
List of definitions related to taxes for businesses.
Government Partners
Other government resources for businesses
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Date modified: 2006-02-01 |
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