{"id":110,"date":"2025-08-27T22:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T22:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myinformernews.com\/canada\/?p=110"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:04:28","slug":"cra-hst-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myinformernews.com\/canada\/cra-hst-number\/","title":{"rendered":"CRA HST Number: How to Confirm and Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The CRA HST number<\/strong> is essential for businesses in Canada to validate whether a supplier is properly registered for GST\/HST. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without confirming this number, your input tax credit claims may be denied, and you risk paying tax that cannot be recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Confirm a CRA HST Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Canada Revenue Agency provides a free GST\/HST Registry that allows businesses to confirm if a supplier is registered. You must confirm the CRA HST number<\/strong> before claiming any input tax credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to confirm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the CRA GST\/HST Registry.
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  2. Enter the first nine digits of the supplier\u2019s GST\/HST account number. Do not include letters.
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  3. Provide the business name as listed on invoices or official documents.
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  4. Enter the transaction date from the receipt, invoice, or contract.
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  5. Review and print the search confirmation for your records.
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    If the number is valid, you can safely claim input tax credits. If the number is invalid, contact your supplier or call the CRA Business Enquiries line at 1-800-959-5525.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Information You Need Before Using the Registry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To search the CRA HST number, you must have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n