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How do I set up direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)? 
 
You can let the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) deposit directly into your preferred BMO account. You’ll need:
  • The legal name of your company. This must match the CRA’s records.
  • Your company’s 15-digit business number (BN). This must be a CRA Payroll Account (RP) and must match the CRA’s records. How do I find my business number?
  • To be the owner or a business representative with Level 3 authorization (i.e. delegate, update and view authority) with the CRA. What is Level 3 authorization?
 
Here’s how to register:
  1. In Online Banking for Business, select the Account Information tab.
  2. Under “CRA Direct Deposit”, choose Set up CRA Direct Deposit.
    Note: Only Primary Customer Administrators (PCAs) will see this link.
  3. Confirm your role in the company and provide your consent to set up direct deposit. Then, select Continue.
  4. Choose the BMO account you want to register for direct deposit.
  5. Enter your 15-digit CRA Business Number (BN). 
    Note: Your BN must be a CRA Payroll Account (RP) and match the CRA’s records. How do I find my business number?
  6. Enter your Legal Company Name.
    Note: The legal company name must match the CRA’s records. You can find this name in your CRA My Business Account.
  7. Enter your name and select Continue.
    Note: Your name must match the name on record with the CRA.
  8. Review your details. If everything looks correct, select Complete.
Success! Your registration has been forwarded to the CRA. For status updates, please contact the CRA at 1-833-966-2099 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. local time) or sign in to your CRA My Business Account. 
 
What’s next?
  1. Keep your email address in your CRA My Business Account up to date and consider subscribing to the CRA’s notification service to automatically receive account updates.
  2. For any questions about your registration, the CRA will reach out using the contact information in your CRA My Business Account.
     
 

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