When your business is ready to move from a weekend hobby to a formal Canadian business, the administrative checklist grows quickly. One of the first tasks is securing your Business Number (BN) from the Canada Revenue Agency. This unique nine-digit identifier acts as your company's tax ID. Once you have your BN, you may also need to register for specific program accounts depending on how your business operates. These accounts are appended to your BN to track different reportin

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