Business Number (BN)
Government of Canada - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Applies to: All of Canada
Your Business number is a nine digit account number that identifies your business to the federal government. You can open several different accounts for your business through a single registration. The accounts include:
- goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax
- payroll deductions
- corporate income tax
- import/export
Businesses located in Quebec must register for the GST/HST with Revenu Québec. There may be additional business registration requirements in your province or territory.



