Find the right GST/HST registration route
Where do I check GST/HST registration requirements?
Start with CRA's guidance on whether and when registration is required before opening a GST/HST account. Its registration page explains the information needed, available routes and ongoing responsibilities. Mandatory and voluntary registration have different implications. Use the official rules for your type of business rather than treating a single revenue figure as a universal answer.
Where to begin
- Read CRA's mandatory and voluntary registration guidance.
- Review the information checklist and applicable registration route.
- After registering, follow the official filing, collection and payment instructions.
Before you open the official service
- Your business type and location
- Whether a business number already exists
- The official registration-information checklist
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
This guide does not decide your tax obligations, effective registration date or tax treatment. Consult CRA or a qualified adviser for your circumstances.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
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