{"id":15730,"date":"2026-07-24T02:57:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/?p=15730"},"modified":"2026-07-01T02:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:58:11","slug":"how-to-get-gst-hst-number-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/how-to-get-gst-hst-number-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get GST\/HST Number in Canada: Registration Tips and Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about getting a GST\/HST number in Canada, but not sure where to start?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) apply to goods and services you sell in Canada. The GST is a federal tax, while the HST blends federal and provincial taxes in certain provinces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering for a GST\/HST number is required for businesses once they hit a revenue threshold of $30,000. It facilitates tax collection, verifies tax eligibility, and ensures legal compliance. Even better, it unlocks access to input tax credits so that you can recover GST\/HST paid on business expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to get a GST\/HST number in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a GST\/HST number is necessary to commence sales in Canada if you pass the $30,000 threshold or fall under mandatory registration rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can register online, by phone, or through your Ownr dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re registered, you\u2019re responsible for charging and collecting GST\/HST on taxable sales, completing and filing GST\/HST returns, and remitting (paying) the tax you\u2019ve collected to the CRA.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Register for a GST\/HST Number<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your business type, you can register online, by phone, or through your Ownr dashboard (if you\u2019ve incorporated with us).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Registration via CRA&#8217;s Business Registration Online (BRO)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fastest, most user-friendly way to register is through the Business Registration Online (BRO) portal of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/apps5.ams-sga.cra-arc.gc.ca\/gol-ged\/awsc\/amss\/enrol\/qabro?TYPE=33554432&amp;REALMOID=06-4a2856b6-4fd8-105d-8511-84cb2b4afb5e&amp;GUID=&amp;SMAUTHREASON=0&amp;METHOD=GET&amp;SMAGENTNAME=-SM-zuquUQdj15nTv%2f%2bIZrV3%2bgIIX0mUVEkhpflGHR9%2fYeiyaH7WOgXE%2fw3JxE2NqnABrJOvwBLTW2kngsayOCeL5lAddDkgb%2bUdYWNByPbSTM4mLabTAF%2f8AcB2DPbNtwyy&amp;TARGET=-SM-https%3a%2f%2fapps5%2eams--sga%2ecra--arc%2egc%2eca%2fgol--ged%2fbrom%2fbro%2fprot%2fusr_01_AMSLd%2edo\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BRO portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the following information:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective date of registration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiscal year for GST\/HST<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total annual revenue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic personal and business information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain your business number (BN) if you don\u2019t already have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your BN to register for your GST\/HST account number.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the registration, print or save your issued GST\/HST account number and BN during your online session. Then, add your BN to your CRA account to access and manage your CRA program accounts online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/business-number-vs-corporation-number\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business number vs. corporation number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering Through Ownr (For Corporations Only)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re incorporated with Ownr, we make it super simple to register:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your Ownr dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to &#8216;Organization&#8217; &gt; &#8216;Company Info.\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under &#8216;Organization Information,\u2019 click &#8216;Add GST\/HST Number.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer the CRA\u2019s identity verification questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also register for a Payroll account if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a full breakdown? Learn <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/help.ownr.co\/en\/articles\/3782934-how-to-register-for-gst-hst\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to register for GST\/HST with Ownr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Ownr\u2019s GST\/HST registration tool is not currently available in Quebec.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering by Phone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also call the CRA directly at 1-800-959-5525. Provide your legal name, Social Insurance Number (SIN), address, and business info to receive your GST\/HST number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once registered, the CRA will provide a notice confirming registration status and showing your new account number. Timing may vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/help.ownr.co\/en\/articles\/6173963-how-do-i-get-the-gst-hst-number\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get your GST\/HST number for corporations and sole proprietors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Information Do You Need to Register?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete or incorrect information can delay your registration. Make sure to provide the following details for a smooth registration process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business Details<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business number (BN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of business (sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, trust, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name and SIN of all owners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical and mailing addresses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description of major business activity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Information<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Total annual revenue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including taxable sales, leases, and other supplies (including zero-rated supplies), and taxable supplies of all your associates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Fiscal year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the same as your tax year for income tax purposes. If you want to use a non-calendar tax year, seek approval from the CRA.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal Information<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Insurance number (SIN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postal code of home address\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do You Need to Register for a GST\/HST Number?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your revenue and the type of business you operate. If you\u2019re a small supplier earning less than $30,000 in taxable revenues over four quarters, registration is optional. However, if you plan to scale, registering early provides you with more flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Registration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must register if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your taxable supplies (including sales and services) exceed $30,000 in a single calendar quarter or over four consecutive quarters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re a taxi driver, ride-share operator, or operate certain digital platforms. For these, registration is mandatory, even if you earn less than $30,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once registered, you must collect, invoice, and remit GST\/HST. You also need to file regular returns and maintain up-to-date records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voluntary Registration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you&#8217;re under the threshold, registering early can be beneficial. Having a GST\/HST number authorizes tax transactions like charging, collecting, remitting, and getting back GST\/HST you\u2019ve paid on business costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You show clients and vendors you&#8217;re official and certified.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you register voluntarily, your effective date is typically the date of your application or up to 30 days before your request date. And if you close your business or cancel your GST\/HST account, it immediately halts tax obligations from the effective cancellation date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding GST vs. HST<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between GST and HST lies in how they&#8217;re applied across Canada. GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a federal tax set at a flat rate of 5% and applies to businesses in most provinces, like Alberta, British Columbia (B.C.), Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), on the other hand, is a combined federal and provincial tax, and the rate varies by province.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13% HST in Ontario<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% HST in Nova Scotia on or after April 1, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% HST in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia (until March 31, 2025).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Place of Supply Rules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The applicable tax rate is based on the location of your customer, not your business. So if you&#8217;re in B.C. but sell to a client in Ontario, you must charge HST at 13%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I Register for a GST\/HST Number Online?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! The fastest way is through the CRA&#8217;s Business Registration Online (BRO). It\u2019s secure, free, and available every day, except between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. ET for system maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Need to Register for GST\/HST if My Business is in Ontario?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your taxable revenues exceed $30,000 in a quarter or four quarters, or if you\u2019re a taxi driver, ride-share operator, or operate certain digital platforms, then yes, registration is mandatory in Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Does It Take to Get a GST\/HST Number?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you apply online, it\u2019s usually immediate. If you submit your application by phone or mail, it may take a few business days. If you register through Ownr, you will receive your GST\/HST number within 1-2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about getting a GST\/HST number in Canada, but not sure where to start? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) apply to goods and services you sell in Canada. The GST is a federal tax, while the HST blends federal and provincial taxes in certain provinces. 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