GST/HST Registration
Help with GST/HST registration: assessing common registration triggers, organizing the information required, and determining an appropriate effective date based on your facts.
Canadian GST/HST Services
GST/HST filing and registration
in sync with your books.
GST/HST registration, return preparation and HST filing, input tax credit review, reconciliations, and late or catch-up returns for Canadian businesses and self-employed professionals.
What we do
From registration to every reporting period.
Sales-tax issues often start with registration timing or inconsistent bookkeeping. We connect the records, reporting period, and return before the filing is submitted.
GST/HST Return Preparation & HST Filing
Monthly, quarterly, or annual GST/HST return preparation and online HST filing based on your assigned reporting period and reconciled sales-tax records.
Input Tax Credit Review
Review of GST/HST paid or payable on eligible business purchases and expenses to support appropriate input tax credit claims.
GST/HST Reconciliations
Tie sales-tax control accounts to filed returns so unexplained differences are identified before they accumulate across periods.
Late, Nil & Catch-Up GST/HST Returns
Preparation of nil returns where required and assistance organizing late or overdue reporting periods from available records.
CRA Notice Support
Help understanding common GST/HST notices and assembling the calculations or supporting records needed to address them. For audits and review letters, see our CRA audit and review support.
Key points
$30,000
Common small-supplier thresholdFor most businesses, the GST/HST small-supplier threshold is $30,000 under CRA rules. Businesses can also choose voluntary registration in certain circumstances.
1 month
Monthly / quarterly filingMonthly and quarterly GST/HST returns and payments are generally due one month after the end of the reporting period.
Reference: CRA, GST/HST registration · CRA, filing deadlines
Our process
Simple, organized, and easy to follow.
A clear process keeps documents, questions, review, and completion moving without unnecessary back-and-forth.
STEP 01
Understand the situation
We start with the service you need, your current status, records, and any deadlines already approaching.
STEP 02
Collect what matters
You receive a focused document request based on your file instead of an unfocused request for everything.
STEP 03
Prepare & review
We prepare the work, follow up on missing information, and explain the important results or decisions.
STEP 04
Complete & stay supported
After your review and approval, the work is completed or filed and we remain available for follow-up questions.
Who we help
Useful anywhere sales, expenses, and tax coding meet.
The exact scope is tailored to the records, deadlines, and complexity of your situation.
✓Sole proprietors and contractors
✓Newly incorporated businesses
✓E-commerce and service businesses
✓Businesses approaching mandatory registration
✓Monthly, quarterly, and annual filers
✓Businesses with late or catch-up HST returns
✓Clients with bookkeeping clean-up needs
✓Registrants receiving CRA correspondence
Frequently asked questions
Before you get started.
Do I have to register once revenue reaches $30,000?
For most businesses, $30,000 is the CRA small-supplier threshold, but the effective registration date depends on how and when the threshold is exceeded. We review the actual sales pattern rather than applying one date to every business.
How often do GST/HST returns have to be filed?
Your CRA-assigned reporting period may be monthly, quarterly, or annual. The filing and payment deadlines depend on that reporting period and your circumstances.
What are input tax credits?
Input tax credits generally allow a GST/HST registrant to recover GST/HST paid or payable on eligible business purchases and expenses, subject to the applicable rules and documentation.
Do I need to file if there was no activity?
A GST/HST registrant generally still files a return for each required reporting period, including a nil return when there is nothing to report.
Can you reconcile GST/HST to my bookkeeping?
Yes. We can compare the return to the general-ledger sales-tax accounts and investigate differences before filing or as part of a catch-up project.
Can I file my HST return online?
Yes. GST/HST returns can be filed online through CRA's electronic services. We prepare the return from your reconciled records and, once you approve it, can file it for you where the appropriate CRA authorization is in place.
How do I change my GST/HST filing frequency?
Your reporting period is generally based on your annual taxable sales, and in many cases you can elect to file more often. A change is requested through CRA, and we can help you work out which period suits your business and what it means for your due dates.
What happens if I file my GST/HST return late?
CRA can charge a late-filing penalty and interest on the amount owing, so it is best to file as soon as possible, even if you cannot pay in full. We can prepare the overdue periods from your records, starting with the oldest, and bring the account up to date.
Book a consultation
Need help with GST/HST registration or filing?
Tell us your business type, approximate taxable revenue, current registration status, and reporting period. We’ll help identify the next step. See pricing in our fee calculator or contact us directly.