In order to import and ship merchandise into Canada, customs requires the owner of record to have a Canadian Business Number. If you are a merchant using Shipwire to ship merchandise for you, then you are the owner of record for anything we receive on your behalf. Merchandise we receive must be free and clear of Customs duties, in order for us to sign for it.

If you do not yet have a Business Number, then you can register for a Business Number (BN) by completing Form RC1, Request for a Business Number (BN) and mailing or faxing it to the Canada Revenue Agency. For questions, call: 1-800-959-5525.

If you do not want to “do-it-yourself”, Shipwire has worked with a Canadian Accounting firm to create to packages for Shipwire customers. More information can be found by logging into your Shipwire account, select “Help” and search Online FAQ’s for “Canada”.