How to register for a GST/HST number as a rideshare driver

The CRA is clear on this: if you're a self-employed commercial ride-sharing driver, you must register for a GST/HST account, even if you're a small supplier. Uber also asks every driver for their GST/HST number.

You need two things, and you get both in the same process:

• A Business Number (BN), a 9-digit number that identifies you to the CRA
• A GST/HST program account, which is your BN followed by RT0001

Your full GST/HST number looks like 123456789 RT0001.

Before you start

Have these ready:

• Your Social Insurance Number, with your name exactly as it appears on your tax return
• Your home address and phone number
• The date you started (or will start) driving
• An estimate of your yearly revenue. For a new driver, an honest guess is fine.

Register online

1. Sign in to CRA My Account. If you don't have one, you can create it with your bank sign-in or a CRA user ID.
2. On the welcome page, choose + Add account, then Business account.
3. Select Register a business.
4. Choose sole proprietor as your business type. You don't need to incorporate to drive.
5. Describe your business activity as ride-sharing or taxi and limousine service.
6. Add the GST/HST program account. For the start date, use the date of your first paid ride.
7. Choose your reporting period. Small businesses are usually assigned annual filing.
8. Submit, and save or print your numbers right away. The CRA says a copy won't be sent to you if you register online.

After you register

• Add the number to your Uber and Lyft accounts so it appears on rider receipts.
• Calendar your filing dates. Annual filers with a December 31 year-end file by June 15 and pay by April 30.
• Start keeping receipts with the HST shown. You'll use them to claim input tax credits.
• Decide on the Quick Method. Many rideshare drivers pay less with it. You elect with Form GST74.

Already driving without a number?

Register now and use your real start date. You may owe GST/HST on past fares, so talk to a tax professional about catching up. The CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program can reduce penalties and interest if you come forward before the CRA contacts you.

How MyGigLedger helps

Once you're registered, MyGigLedger tracks the HST included in your fares and the HST on your expenses, so your GST/HST return is a matter of copying two numbers.

This article is general information based on CRA guidance as of September 29, 2026. It isn't tax advice. Rules change, and your situation may differ, so check with the CRA or a tax professional before you file.