Request for a Business Number

About this form

Used to apply for a Business Number (BN) and register for CRA program accounts (GST/HST, payroll, import/export) when starting a new business in Canada.

Used to apply for a Business Number (BN) and register for CRA program accounts (GST/HST, payroll, import/export) when starting a new business in Canada.

Who needs this form

Anyone registering a new business in Canada

What's in this form

• Business type (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation)
• Business information (name, address, business activities)
• Owner/partner information
• GST/HST account registration
• Payroll deductions account registration
• Import/export account registration
• Corporate tax account registration

Published by

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)