GST/HST (Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax) registration is required once your business crosses the CRA’s small supplier threshold, or can be done voluntarily beforehand.
What Is GST/HST Registration?
Registration with the CRA that adds a GST/HST program account to your Business Number, allowing you to charge, collect, and remit GST/HST on applicable sales.
Who Is It For?
Canadian businesses that have crossed (or expect to cross) the CRA’s mandatory registration threshold, or businesses registering voluntarily.
What Fort Filing Helps With
What’s Included
- Guidance on whether registration is required or advisable for your situation
- Preparation and submission of your GST/HST registration
What’s Not Included
- Ongoing GST/HST return filing (an accounting service)
Requirements
Business Number (or application for one) and estimated/actual revenue.
Important Notes
Fort Filing is not a government agency, law firm, CPA firm, or bank. We assist with the filing and administrative process only; we do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice, and we cannot guarantee government approval or processing timelines.
FAQs
Is GST/HST registration mandatory?
It becomes mandatory once your revenue exceeds the CRA’s small supplier threshold. Below that, registration is optional.
What's the difference between GST and HST?
GST applies federally; HST is a combined federal/provincial rate used in certain provinces. Which applies depends on where you’re selling.
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