How do I get a Ontario business number?
To get a business number and register for CRA program accounts by phone, call our Business enquiries line at 1-800-959-5525. For hours of service, go to Hours of telephone service. If you just want a business number, use Business Registration Online instead.
How much does it cost to get a business number in Ontario?
The Ministry fee for registering a business name: Through Service Ontario, $60. At any Service Ontario or the Leeds & Grenville Small Business Centre office the cost is $60 plus $8-$26 (depending on the report selected) for a Title Search (optional); however some Service Providers change a separate service fee.
Is Ontario corporation number the business number?
Your corporation is assigned two different numbers with somewhat confusing names: the Corporation Number and the Business Number. Both numbers are used for communicating with different branches of the government.
What is number of service Ontario?
211 Ontario Services are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in more than 150 languages.
How long does it take to get a business number in Ontario?
4 to 6 business days
The BN number should be available to the corporate address you provided when you incorporated and it typically takes 4 to 6 business days to receive the BN number from the Canada Revenue Agency by mail, or available by phone within 2 business days.
Is GST number same as business number?
Your GST/HST registration will contain the same number as your Business Number, and will end in RT 0001.
What is my CRA business number?
a business number: a unique, 9-digit number and the standard identifier for businesses which is unique to a business or legal entity. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) program accounts: two letters and four digits attached to a business number and used for specific business activities that must be reported to the CRA.
How do I find my CRA business number?
Where can I find my BN? You can find your BN by logging into the CRA My Business Account.
What is ServiceOntario?
ServiceOntario is an agency of the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services which provides a single point of contact for most government services in the province of Ontario, Canada.
Do I need a business number to be self employed?
You need a Business Number (BN) if you are a Sole Proprietor or in a Partnership and you require what the CRA refers to as “Program Accounts”. Program accounts include GST/HST, Payroll, and Import/Export accounts.