{"id":1082,"date":"2026-04-05T07:12:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T07:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bemapay.com\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2026-04-09T04:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:42:18","slug":"how-to-run-payroll-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bemapay.com\/fr\/how-to-run-payroll-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run Payroll in Canada (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running payroll in Canada involves more than just paying employees. Employers must calculate deductions, comply with federal and provincial rules, and remit amounts on time to avoid penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks you through the full payroll process in Canada, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is payroll in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payroll in Canada is the process of paying employees while calculating and remitting mandatory deductions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada Pension Plan (CPP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment Insurance (EI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers are responsible for both <strong>deducting<\/strong> and <strong>remitting<\/strong> these amounts to the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Register for a payroll account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before running payroll, you must register with the CRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>Business Number (BN)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>payroll program account (RP)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can register:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online via CRA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through your accountant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically via some payroll platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Collect employee information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each employee, you must collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full legal name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and provincial TD1 forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank details (for direct deposit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These forms determine how much tax to deduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Choose a pay schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must define how often employees are paid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hebdomadaire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aux deux semaines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semi-monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mensuelle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your choice impacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deduction calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance timing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2014 Calculate gross pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gross pay is the total earnings before deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hourly wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 \u2014 Calculate payroll deductions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must calculate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory deductions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income tax (federal + provincial)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPP contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EI contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional deductions (if applicable):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union dues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 \u2014 Run payroll and pay employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once calculations are complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generate pay statements (pay stubs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay employees via:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct deposit (recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual payment (cheque or transfer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7 \u2014 Remit deductions to the CRA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must send deducted amounts to the CRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remittance frequency depends on your business size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mensuelle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quarterly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerated (large employers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late remittances can result in penalties and interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8 \u2014 File year-end reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the year, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Issue <strong>T4 slips<\/strong> to employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File a <strong>T4 Summary<\/strong> with the CRA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Qu\u00e9bec, you must also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Issue <strong>RL-1 slips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common payroll mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many businesses struggle with payroll compliance. Here are the most common mistakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorrect tax calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing remittance deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misclassifying employees vs contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not keeping proper payroll records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paie manuelle vs paie automatis\u00e9e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual payroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You calculate everything yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher risk of errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More time-consuming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automated payroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Software calculates deductions automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles remittances and reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces compliance risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How BemaPay helps simplify payroll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BemaPay is designed for Canadian businesses that want a simpler way to manage payroll and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With BemaPay, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run payroll in minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically calculate deductions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay compliant across Canada and Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose manual or fully automated payroll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running payroll in Canada requires careful attention to deductions, deadlines, and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it\u2019s possible to manage payroll manually, most businesses benefit from using a payroll platform to reduce errors and save time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running payroll in Canada involves more than just paying employees. 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