![]() Jan Brock joined PCB Customs Brokers in 2015 as a Senior Trade Advisor. Should you have any questions regarding the necessity of a BN and RM number, contact us directly. With the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management project (CARM) Release 2 scheduled for 2023, you will be able to apply for a BN and RM number directly through the CARM client portal. If you are new to importing and need a BN or RM, a Customs Broker can obtain one for you quickly.Īlternatively, registering for a BN and program account is free of charge and can usually be obtained within a few business days. If you have a business number the CRA program account will be added to your BN. Registering for a CRA program account will get you a business number if you do not already have one. If your business imports goods or sells goods or services abroad you will need a valid BN and an Import/Export program account (RM) prior to importing goods into Canada. 4-digit reference number to identify an individual CRA program accountĪn example of a BN with an Import/Export program account is:ĬBSA uses the BN with the Import/Export program account (RM) for identification of the business at time of import to process customs documents and for compliance purposes.2-letter program identifier code to identify the CRA program account.9-digit business number to identify the business.RT - Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax.There are six major program accounts with the following 2 letter program identifier code: You can have more than one program account. When CRA assigns you a BN you can then register for a program account. CRA refers to these revenue programs as program accounts. The BN is used for major government revenue programs such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), payroll deductions, corporate income tax and import/export. You need a BN to interact with the Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments. Each BN is unique to each business or legal entity. ![]() The CRA uses the BN as a standard identifier for your business, or simply put, CRA assigns a BN as a tax identification number. What Is A BN?Ī Business Number (BN) is a unique 9-digit number assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to businesses and/or self-employed individuals. In this blog we will explore what it is, why importers need one and how it’s different from an Import/Export (RM) number. What is Step 1 when importing commercially into Canada? Well, the answer is obtaining a Business Number (BN).
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