Open a payroll program account

Determine if you need to open a payroll account and make payroll deductions depending on your status (or the worker's employment status), and the methods to use to open, modify and close an account.

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What is a payroll account : Payroll: Information on what is a program account
Determine if you need to register: Payroll: Determine if you need to register for a payroll account and make payroll deductions depending on your situation, this includes how to ask for a CPP/EI ruling if you are not sure of a worker’s employment status
Before you register: Payroll: Information you need to open an account
How to register: Payroll: Find out which methods to use to register for a payroll account
After you register : Payroll: What to expect from the CRA and when to open a separate payroll account
Make changes to your account : Payroll: How to change your business details, including address, contact information or ownership structure

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Date modified:: 2023-05-05

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Open a payroll program account

Open or manage a payroll account

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