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Is a GST number the same as a business number?
A GST/HST account number is part of a business number (BN). If you don’t have a BN yet, you will receive one when you register for your GST/HST account.
Do I need a GST number for my business?
Who needs to register for a GST/HST number? In short, sole proprietors, contractors, consultants, small business owners and entrepreneurs with gross sales or revenues in excess of $30,000 or more in a single quarter or cumulatively over four quarters (a calendar year) must register for a GST/HST account.
What does it mean to have a GST number?
goods and services tax
A goods and services tax (GST) number is a unique tax identification number assigned to a business by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). You will also use your GST number in the course of doing business. Once you have been assigned a number, you are required to show it on your invoices.
What does a GST number look like?
The first number would be RT 0001 and the second would be RT 0002. These numbers are considered extension numbers to the main 9-digit Business Number. The letters “RT” indicates that these accounts are for GST and the 0001 and 0002 refer to GST account no.
Who has to pay GST?
2) Who is liable to pay GST? In general the supplier of goods or service is liable to pay GST. However in specified cases like imports and other notified supplies, the liability may be cast on the recipient under the reverse charge mechanism.
How much does it cost to get a GST number?
8. What is the GST registration fee? For GST registration in India, there is no government fee. Anyone can get the GST registration for free of cost.
Why do you need a GST number?
You have to register for a GST/HST account if both situations apply: You make taxable sales, leases, or other supplies in Canada (unless your only taxable supplies are of real property sold other than in the course of a business) You are not a small supplier.
How do I know if I have a GST number?
If you can’t find the GST/HST account number, contact your supplier. When your supplier does not provide their GST/HST account number, call the Canada Revenue Agency’s Business enquiries line at 1-800-959-5525 to confirm it is registered.