{"id":1391,"date":"2022-09-30T21:34:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T21:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solidtax.ca\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1391"},"modified":"2022-12-06T20:51:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T20:51:27","slug":"gst-hst-business-registration-examples","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/solidtax.ca\/knowledge-base\/gst-hst-business-registration-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"GST\/HST Business Registration \u2013 Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we will continue to discuss GST\/HST for your business.<\/p>\n

You can download the CRA tax guide below.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/solidtax.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rc4022-21e-HST-Registrants.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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I provide consulting services to my US clients only. Do I need to get a HST number?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Your business is considered to be an export, which is a zero-rated supply. It means you don\u2019t charge GST\/HST from your clients, but you may claim your input tax credits for the GST\/HST you paid in Canada.<\/p>\n

It is your choice whether to register for GST\/HST. The pro is that you can get a GST\/HST refund from the CRA by claiming your input tax credits for the GST\/HST you paid in Canada. The con is that you must keep records and file your GST\/HST return every year.<\/p>\n

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I operate a child day-care business. Do I need to register for GST\/HST?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

No, day-care services are tax exempt. It means you can\u2019t charge your clients GST\/HST, and you can\u2019t register GST\/HST to claim input tax credits.<\/p>\n

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I am a financial adviser and get paid commission income by selling financial products \u2013 insurance and mortgages. Can I register a GST\/HST number? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

No, financial service businesses are tax exempt. It means you can\u2019t charge your clients GST\/HST, and you can\u2019t register GST\/HST to claim input tax credits.<\/p>\n

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I am a subcontractor in construction. I registered for a GST\/HST number many years ago. I am going to retire. This year, my business income is less than $30k. Do I still need to charge my clients GST\/HST?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes, before you cancel your GST\/HST number, you still need to charge your clients GST\/HST even if your business income is less than $30k. If your business income will be lower than $30k, you can cancel it, and then you don\u2019t need to collect GST\/HST anymore.<\/p>\n

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I am a part-time Uber driver, and the business income will be less than $30k. Do I need to get a GST\/HST number?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes. This is an exception. Taxi and Uber drivers must register for the GST\/HST, even if their income is less than $30k.<\/p>\n

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I incorporated my IT consulting business and charged my clients GST\/HST a year ago, but I forgot to open a GST\/HST account with the CRA? What should I do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You need to backdate your GST\/HST to when you first collected GST\/HST. Please call the CRA at 1-800-959-5525 to open your GST\/HST account and request to back date it. You will need to provide the three first invoices.<\/p>\n

After you incorporate your business, you will get a business number from the CRA automatically. However, you still need to contact CRA to open a GST\/HST account under this business number.<\/p>\n

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How to register GST\/HST<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You can register your GST\/HST on the CRA website (search CRA business registration) or call 1-800-959-5525. The CRA will ask you the type of your business, and the estimated annual revenue. You can also choose GST\/HST reporting period and year-end. The reporting period can be annual, quarterly, or monthly. The year-end can be Dec 31 or the same as the corporation year-end. Normally, we recommend our clients choose annual reporting to reduce workload.<\/p>\n

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