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Business Registrations Before Initiating Operations

By March 22, 2026July 21st, 2026No Comments

Starting up a business can be a daunting task for the new business owner.  It is essential that Ontario business operators are aware of the various registrations required prior to initiating operation.

The 9 basic registrations that are required are:

  1. Business Number;
  2. GST/HST Account;
  3. Payroll Deduction;
  4. Import/Export Account;
  5. Corporate Tax Account;
  6. Vendor Permit Number;
  7. Employer Health Tax;
  8. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board; and
  9. Non-Resident Account.

Most required registrations can be done quickly and easily online at the Canada Revenue Agency website (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/bn-ne/bro-ide/menu-eng.html).

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