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title: How to Add a Business Profile to Your CRA Account
description: Learn how to add your business profile to your CRA My Business Account for managing taxes, HST returns, payroll remittances, and more efficiently.
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# [How to Add a Business Profile to Your CRA Account](https://toroaccounting.ca/blog/business-profile-cra)

 Written by [Camilo Toro](https://toroaccounting.ca/blog/author/camilo-toro) | Jul 14, 2025 9:41:41 PM

If you're self-employed or running a corporation in Canada, it’s important to manage your taxes through the **Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) My Business Account**. One of the first steps is **adding your business profile** so you can file HST returns, payroll remittances, corporate taxes, and more.

Here’s how you can do it:

### Step-by-Step Guide

#### Step 1: Log In

Go to [sign in to your CRA Account](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/cra-login-services.html), using either:

- CRA user ID and password
- **Sign-In Partner** (online banking credentials)
- A provincial partner account (e.g., MyAlberta Digital ID)

#### Step 2: Register for “My Business Account”

If you don’t already have a business account, follow the prompts to register. You’ll need:

- Your **Business Number (BN)**
- Program Account (e.g., RC for corporate taxes, RT for HST)
- The **postal code** the CRA has on file
- A line from a previous CRA notice (for identity verification)

#### Step 3: Add a New Business (if not linked)

Once logged in:

- Select **“+ Add account”**
- Click on Business Account:
- Click on **Add business number**: 
- Enter your 9-digit business number
- Confirm details and Add

#### Step 5: Full Access

You should now see your business profile on your CRA account. 

> 💡 **Tip:** If your accountant needs access, you can authorize them through "Represent a Client" after your business is linked. If you want us to manage your HST, Corporate Tax and Payroll accounts, please follow the steps on [How to Authorize Toro Financial Inc as CRA Business Representative](https://toroaccounting.ca/blog/authorize-toro-financial-business-cra-account?hsLang=en)

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