How to create a business entity
Last updated: April 28, 2026
When creating a business for the first time, you will automatically be taken to the Business Settings page under the Details tab.
If you are adding an additional business, follow these steps:
Go to Settings
You will be directed to the Business Settings page
Click Create Another
Complete the required fields
Ensure all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled in, then click Continue.
Tax Account Setup
After completing the Business Details tab, proceed to the Tax Account tab.
Set up CRA Account Number
This is the payroll program account used to remit statutory withholdings.
Enter the CRA payroll program account number (RP)
Select the remitter frequency
(Optional) Set a custom EI rate
Assign employees to the appropriate tax account (required when multiple RP accounts are set up).
Set up RQ Account Number
This is the file number provided when registering to remit Revenu Québec (RQ) source deductions.
Enter the RQ account number (RS)
Select the remitter frequency
Assign employees to the appropriate tax account when multiple RQ tax accounts are configured and the employee’s province of employment is Quebec.