Using the Online GST/HST NETFILE Form

What Is the GST/HST NETFILE Form?

The GST/HST NETFILE form is an online filing method that lets most GST/HST registrants submit their regular return and certain rebates directly to the CRA without signing in to a CRA account. You receive an immediate confirmation number once your return is accepted.

Who Can Use This Method

• Most GST/HST registrants filing a regular return
• Businesses without access to My Business Account
• Non-resident businesses (for eligible returns)
• Selected financial institutions filing combined RC7200 returns

What You Can Do

• Meet mandatory electronic filing requirements
• File without a CRA online account
• Receive an instant confirmation number
• Include eligible schedules and certain rebates
• File simplified GST/HST returns for eligible non-resident digital economy businesses

What You Cannot Do

• File without a GST/HST access code
• File elections
• File for accounts administered by Revenu Québec
• Claim rebates that are not supported electronically

Before You Start

• Your Business Number (BN)
• Your 4-digit GST/HST access code
• Your reporting period start and end dates
• All GST/HST amounts in Canadian dollars
• A supported web browser and enabled cookies

How to File Using the NETFILE Form

1. Access the online GST/HST NETFILE form
2. Enter your Business Number and access code
3. Enter your reporting period dates
4. Select applicable options (nil return, rebates, schedules)
5. Enter your return amounts
6. Review and certify your return
7. Submit and save your 6-digit confirmation number

After You File

If you have an amount owing, you can proceed to make a payment to the CRA. If you are expecting a refund, you can speed up processing by setting up direct deposit.

Helpful Links

• GST/HST NETFILE Form – File Online
• File a GST/HST Return – Overview
• CRA My Business Account
• Get a GST/HST Access Code