If your business moves goods across the Canadian border into
Canada, registering on the CARM Client Portal is no longer optional
— it's essential.
The Canadian Border Services Agency
("CBSA") officially launched its new
digital platform, the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management
("CARM") system, to modernize how
duties, taxes, and import compliance are handled with respect to
commercial goods imported into Canada. As of October 2024, all
carriers and freight forwarders, among others, must register on the
CARM Client Portal ("CCP") to continue
doing business with CBSA.
In this article, we break down the registration process
step-by-step, helping your organization stay compliant, avoid
delays at the border, and prepare for the full rollout of CARM
later this year.
