What you can register for

This integrated on-line service lets you:

• register a business for a Business Number
• register for CRA programs
• register or apply for certain programs offered by:
  • the Government of Nova Scotia
  • the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
  • the Government of Ontario
  • the Government of British Columbia
  • the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia

CRA Programs

Along with registering for a Business Number, you can register for these accounts:

• GST/HST (goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax)
  • If the business's mailing address is in Québec, we will offer the option to be directed to Revenu Québec Website at www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/services/sgp_inscription/index.asp or you can call them at 1 800 567-4692 to register a GST/HST account.
• payroll deductions
• import/export
• corporate income tax account
  • This account will be automatically created once you register a business that is a corporation.

Nova Scotia programs

Along with the CRA programs noted above, you can apply for:

• a business name with the Registry of Joint Stocks
• a Nova Scotia Workers' Compensation Board account
• various Nova Scotia licenses and permits

Ontario programs

Along with the CRA programs noted above, you can:

• register or renew a business name with the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
• apply for these accounts:
  • Ontario Retail Sales Tax
  • Ontario Employer Health Tax
  • Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

You need to register a business name with the Province of Ontario if you are not operating under your legal name.  There is a $60 registration fee which you can pay on-line using your credit card.

British Columbia programs

Along with the CRA programs noted above, you can apply for:

• a Provincial Sales Tax account

• a Hotel Room Tax account

• a WorkSafeBC account

• an Incorporation of BC Companies account