You must register online using Business Registration Online (BRO). Registering online is the fastest and easiest way to get a business number (BN) and certain CRA program accounts such as GST/HST and payroll.
BRO is an online application that allows you to create a new BN, register for CRA program accounts, or add CRA program accounts to an existing BN. Online registration is the quickest and the most secure way to get your business set up with the CRA.
Business registration with the CRA Find out when you may need a business number (BN) or program accounts, and how to register with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Learn about options to find an existing BN and how to manage changes to your business.
Ways to find an existing business number You need to provide your existing business number (BN) if you are adding CRA program accounts using Business Registration Online (BRO). You should have received a BN if you registered with the CRA, incorporated federally, or if you registered or incorporated with certain provinces.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the government, providing contacts, services, and information related to payments, taxes, and benefits for individuals and businesses.
