GST/HST for businesses

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Get your access code in your CRA account

As of October 20, 2025, business owners can view their GST/HST access code through their secure CRA account (My Business Account only).

Find out How to get an access code.

Temporary SINs starting with 9 must register with BRO

If your temporary Social Insurance Number (SIN) starts with 9, use Business Registration Online (BRO) to register and instantly get a business number (BN) and CRA program accounts. For details: Important information for individuals with a temporary SIN starting with 9.

How to charge, remit, and report the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) as a business.

Services and information

Who needs to register for GST/HST

Find out if you have to register and start charging the GST/HST

Get a GST/HST number and manage your account

Register for a GST/HST account or change or close your account

Charge and collect the GST/HST

Determine the rate to charge, manage receipts, and what to do with tax you collect

Calculate and prepare to report the GST/HST

How to calculate net tax, determine input tax credits and prepare a return

File your GST/HST return

When and how to file a return for each period, confirm and make changes after you file

Remit (pay) the GST/HST you collected

When and how to remit (pay) the tax, including by instalments

Claim a GST/HST rebate

Claim a rebate of the GST/HST (or QST) you paid in certain situations

Confirm a GST/HST number

Find out if a business is registered to charge the GST/HST

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