The Ultimate Guide to CRA Representation in Canada: Protect Your Business from Costly Mistakes
Introduction Granting someone permission to deal with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on your business’s behalf is a serious decision. The wrong set-up or unchecked access can expose your company to tax risks, privacy problems or even financial loss. This guide walks you through what representation means under CRA rules, why it matters, how to set it up correctly and how to monitor it. By the end you will have a clear checklist for safely managing CRA representation for your business. What “Representation” Means with the CRA for Businesses Being a “representative” means someone has been authorised to act on behalf of your business in relation to its tax accounts at the CRA. Under the CRA’s “Authorize a representative” rules you may grant a person, company or firm permission to access your business’s tax information, file returns or even update account settings. This section explains who can be a representative and what services they can perform. Who Can Be an Authorised ...