Apply Online

1. To apply for Business number registration online, the applicant can apply to the Canada revenue agency. Here is the contact Link
2. Click on the following link to register online Link
3. If the applicant is a representative click on the following link to register Link
4. The applicant can also apply through Business registration online, here is the Link
5. The applicant will need to answer all the questions when prompted.
6. The applicant does not need to pay fees for this procedure.
7. The applicant will need to complete the application in one sitting.
8. Once the applicant has answered all the questions they can click on the “submit” button to submit that application.
9. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for verification.
10. Once the application has been approved, the applicant’s business number will be registered.

Apply Online (For non-resident Businesses)

1. To apply for a business registration online, the applicant can use business registration online to obtain a business number or the applicant can apply for the Canada Revenue Agency programs. Here is the contact Link
2. Click on the following link to register Link
3. The applicant will be directed to the terms and conditions page, read this carefully and click on “Agree”.
4. Under residency status, select the “Non-resident” option and click on “Next”.
5. The applicant will be directed to the application page where they will be prompted to enter information and answer questions.
6. The applicant will need to complete the application in one sitting.
7. Once the applicant has answered all the questions they can click on “submit” to submit that application.
8. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for verification.
9. Once the application has been approved, the applicant’s business number will be registered.

Apply by Mail

1. To apply for business registration, the applicant will need to mail an application form to the Canada Revenue Agency. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to fill out an application form. Use the following link to download the application form Link
3. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
4. The applicant does not need to pay fees for this procedure.
5. Submit the application form by mailing it to the nearest tax service office or tax centre. Use the following link to find the mailing address Link
6. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for verification.
7. Once the application has been approved, the applicant’s business number will be registered.

Apply by Fax

1. To apply for a business registration online, the applicant can use business registration online to obtain a business number or the applicant can apply for the Canada Revenue Agency programs. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to fill out an application form. Use the following link to download the application form Link
3. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
4. The applicant does not need to pay fees for this procedure.
5. Submit the application form by faxing it to the nearest tax service office or tax centre. Use the following link to find the fax number Link
6. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for verification.
7. Once the application has been approved, the applicant’s business number will be registered.

Apply by Phone

1. To apply for a business registration online, the applicant can use business registration online to obtain a business number or the applicant can apply for the Canada Revenue Agency programs. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to fill out an application form. Use the following link to download the application form Link
3. The applicant will need to fill out an application form and submit the application form by phoning this number: 1-800-959-5525
4. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details. The applicant will need to answer all the questions from “Part A” of the application form when asked over the phone.
5. The applicant does not need to pay fees for this procedure.
6. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for verification.
7. Once the application has been approved, the applicant’s business number will be registered.

• Social Insurance Number
• Business ID proof
• Application number Link

Phone: 1-800-959-5525
The applicant can find a list of offices here: Link
Contact Link

• The applicant must be a business owner.
• The applicant can be a third party requester.
• The applicant can be an individual that employs a caregiver, babysitter or a domestic worker.

• The applicant does not need to pay any fees to obtain a business number registration.

• The business registration is valid until the applicant’s business is ongoing.

• Application form Link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• The online registration form is only available at certain times of the day.

• Social Insurance Number
• First name
• Last name
• Title
• Work phone number
• Owners first name
• Owners last name
• Title
• Owners phone number
• Mobile number
• Fax number
• Ownership type
• Business information
• Major business activity
• GST/HST information
• GST/HST account identification
• Filing information
• Reporting period
• Registering for a payroll deductions program
• Certificate of incorporation

• Registered businesses in Canada can recruit employees for free on the government Canada job bank the applicant will also be eligible for other government incentives.

• Information Link

Please explain other uses of the document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.