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Please help , GST

newon

Full Member
Feb 21, 2020
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Ontario
So i moved in canada 5 months ago and am in ontario,all this time have been without a job,i just opened a license for business,applied for WSIB,and i have been asked for GST
i tried to create it through CRA but when i put my SIN number it says error,i called the number and the worker said u must have filed your taxes for 2 last years to open an account for CRA so i told her i have been in canada only for 5 months and i havent been working last 2 years so what i file,i just want this GST for my sole proprietorship business any help please how do i get this number or how can i apply cause from canada.ca website is impossible so what should i do
 

chikoo1985

Hero Member
May 20, 2017
656
122
*Not an expert*
Sharing what I did and if situation is same for you then it may work out. I am working as a consultant on contract for a US firm which is basically a sole proprietor. I didn't register the company and hence there wasn't need of GST/HST number.