Alberta WCB Account Set Up

This is initial order number with us. When you placed an order to register your business, you should have received it in the subject line of your order confirmation email. Here is an an example of order number.

A legal business name is typically any individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization that has the legal capacity to make a contract or an agreement and the ability to assume an obligation and to discharge a debt. The legal business name should not be confused with a trade name. A trade name is the name used by your business to distinguish your goods and services from those of other businesses.

If you have one, enter the nine digit business number used by the Canada Revenue Agency to track corporate income tax, imports and exports, payroll deductions, and the goods and services tax.

If this business organization ever been registered with WCB, former WCB account number is required

Your billing address is the address used by the WCB to direct all invoices and financial communications.

Please supply the name of at least one person we can contact regarding your application.

The WCB requires your first and last names, as well as the position you hold within your company.

A "worker" is a person who enters into or works under a contract of service or apprenticeship, written or oral, express or implied, whether by way of manual labour or otherwise, or is considered by the WCB to be a worker. For the purposes of this question, a "contractor" or "subcontractor" is an individual, proprietorship or partnership hired by a principal to perform work or services.

Does your organization normally hire workers for only part of the calendar year? A "seasonal" operation is one that typically hires workers for only part of each year, and employs no workers over the other months.

Ownership of heavy equipment or trucks can affect your qualification for a WCB employer account. List the make, model and serial number of equipment owned by your organization, and provide the name of the registered owner.

The WCB needs this information to determine your qualification for coverage under the Workers' Compensation Act, and to select the appropriate industry classification for your operations. Provide as much information as possible, including your organization's activities, products and services, customers, and equipment and tools used.

A list of organizations with which you are in direct competition can assist the WCB in classifying your operations. If your organization operates without competitors, indicate so in this space.

Directors of a corporation or members of a society, board, authority, commission or foundation, partners in a partnership, or business owners with or without workers.

1. Protection against loss of employment income. 2. Comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services. 3. Risk Management. 4. Better business practices..