To register for GST use the online registration or download and fill in a printable GST registration (IR360) form and post it back to us. If you don't have an IRD number, then you must also complete an IRD number application - individual (IR595) or IRD number application - non-individual (IR596).

Write an application to the billing officer in your regional area, and provide your GST. It will appear in next billing cycle of your bill.

If your business will be collecting $30,000 or more in gross revenues (products and services) each year, you are required to register, collect and remit G.S.T. For more information on how to proceed with registration please visit Revenue Canada at: www.rc.gc.ca

The GST/HST number (also referred to as a Business Number or registration number) must be displayed on receipts, invoices, and contracts totalling $30 or more.

If your gross revenues over a 12 month period do not exceed $30,000, GST registration is optional. However, the decision to register for GST should not be based solely on revenues. Your customers may require that you have a GST number to do business. Your local Revenue Canada office can help you determine if you should apply for a GST number. If you sell tangible goods, or operate as a contractor selling your services, you may be required to obtain a PST number.

Webnames.ca pays CIRA immediately for the entire period that you choose. When you choose Webnames.ca, there are no tricks or gimmicks. Unfortunately, some registrars do withhold payment to CIRA claiming that they will pay it to CIRA each year, when it becomes due. We advise registrants who are considering using such registrars to carefully read their terms and conditions to ensure that there are no additional annual costs to cover CIRA fees.

In order to get any of these numbers, you must file form RC1 with the federal government requesting the appropriate numbers you are seeking. You can download the form from the CRA website, or call us and we can send a copy of the forms to you.

G.S.T. on all transactions is paid by the buyer in trade dollars. This makes each transaction easier and more convenient by not having to carry cash or submit invoices to accouts payable. The seller will provide their G.S.T. number so that a tax-input credit can be claimed in the same manner as cash transactions.