I'm an independent contractor. Do I need a business number?

[Sally71 · Accepted solution]

The business number is made for individual owning an actual business: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/slprtnr/rprtng/t2125/p11-eng.html

You should watch for GST/HST.  If your gross income is $30,000 or above, then you have to register.

See this link, it is the guide for GST/HST registrant: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gp/rc4022/README.html