Federal service · Taxes

GST/HST number: register, look up and file

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

Businesses that earn more than $30,000 a year must register for and charge GST/HST. In Québec, Revenu Québec administers the GST along with the QST.

Who handles it

Canada Revenue Agency

Handles it everywhere in Canada except Quebec (Revenu Québec).

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Where it works differently

Canada Revenue Agency handles it everywhere else.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
QuebecRevenu QuébecGST and QSTchecked Most Québec businesses register for, file and pay both the GST and the QST with Revenu Québec.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "GST/HST number: register, look up and file", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/gst-hst-business