

Q&A
1. What is the CRA Account Registration Service?
A: This service helps Canadian residents or businesses apply for and configure a CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) account online. It includes My Account for individuals, My Business Account, and Represent a Client access, allowing you to manage your tax, business number, GST/HST, payroll, and customs accounts.
2. What do I need to register for a CRA account?
A: You will need: your Canadian SIN (Social Insurance Number) (or Temporary Tax Number/Non-Resident Representative Number), a recent assessed personal or corporate income tax return (within the past two years), your date of birth, and a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, driver's license, or provincial photo card.
4. What types of CRA accounts does the service cover?
A: The service covers the opening of various CRA tax accounts, including:
Corporate income tax account
GST/HST sales tax account
PST or Quebec QST tax number (if applicable in the province)
Payroll account
5. Why should I register through a professional service instead of registering on my own? A: The CRA registration process involves complex identity verification, multi-factor authentication, information matching, and security verification. Professional services can:
Ensure accurate information
Prevent registration failures or delays in email security code processing
Save time and avoid CRA requests for additional documents or delays
6. What can I do after registering for a CRA account?
A: After obtaining a CRA account, you can:
Access My Business Account to manage company tax, GST/HST, and payroll information;
Access tax filing and benefit information in My Account (for individuals);
Use Represent a Client to manage account information on behalf of clients, family members, etc.