Overview
The Canada Pillar Two GIR Notifications Form is a jurisdiction specific administrative notification form that multinational groups use to formally inform the relevant Canadian tax authority of where their GloBE Information Return has been or will be submitted as part of Pillar Two compliance. Built in line with Canada's local legislative requirements and fully aligned with both Canada's Pillar Two GIR Notification rules and the broader OECD Global Minimum Tax (GloBE) framework this template gives compliance teams a clear and dependable starting point for meeting this administrative obligation every filing cycle.
What's Included
- Forms Library
Keeping up with the latest Pillar Two GIR Notification forms does not have to be a manual process. Orbitax maintains an up to date library of all jurisdiction specific forms and publishes new and revised versions as soon as Canadian authorities release them so your team always has the right version on hand without having to search for it
- Fillable Forms
The Canada GIR Notifications Form is available as a ready to use fillable template within the platform. By connecting your active GMT Pillar solution licence data can be populated automatically into the relevant fields keeping manual entry to a minimum and giving your team a more reliable foundation for accurate and timely filings
- Certified Translations
Canada operates across two official languages and Orbitax has certified tax form translations built directly into the platform so your team can review and complete the Canada GIR Notifications Form in English or French without any added complexity keeping the risk of errors during preparation to a minimum
- Validation and Review
Before anything is submitted the platform runs automatic validation and review checks across every form. Orbitax goes through each form for completeness and flags anything that looks like a potential error so your team can file securely and with confidence
- Filing and Transmission
Completed Pillar Two tax forms can be submitted directly to the relevant government portals, or your team can follow the provided instructions when e-filing is not available. Orbitax supplies the required official export formats such as XML and brings all submission activities into one centralised place removing the need for fragmented workflows
- Collaboration
Keeping everyone on the same page across different teams and time zones is straightforward with Orbitax's integrated workflows. You can assign tasks to the right people request missing information and monitor the overall progress of the filing in real time all from one central place
How It Works
Entity Data Consolidation
Upload data at either the group or entity level to build a single and reliable source of truth within the platform that everyone working on the filing can draw from
Form Selection
Select the Canada Pillar Two GIR Notifications Form give it a title choose the reporting entity and confirm the UPE currency which is automatically drawn from the entity data you have already uploaded
Instruction Language
Form filling instructions for the Canada GIR Notifications Form are available directly within the platform in both English and French where provided so your team has everything they need without having to refer to anything outside the system
Data Input and Workflow Automation
Fill in the required fields manually or use data collection workflows to send email invitations to the relevant stakeholders including managers, preparers and reviewers. Users with an active GMT licence can extract relevant data straight from their GMT scenarios which are automatically mapped to the appropriate fields in the form
Validations
Use the built in field level validation checks to confirm accuracy before generating or exporting the completed Canada GIR Notifications Form in whichever format is required whether that is PDF or XML
Transmissions
Send completed XML and PDF filings directly to the relevant Canadian tax authority portals without having to step outside the platform
Compliance Coverage
Supports OECD Pillar Two / GloBE compliance under Canada's GIR Notification legislation
Aligned with Canada's local GIR Notification implementation rules and guidance
The Canada Pillar Two GIR Notifications Form is applicable for fiscal years from 2024 onwards
Helps prepare GIR Notification disclosures for in scope multinational groups operating in Canada
Designed to support transitional and safe harbour rules where applicable
Benefits of Canada Pillar Two GIR Notifications Form
Ensure that all Canada GIR Notification reporting is accurate and fully compliant with Canada's Pillar Two filing requirements from the very first submission
Reduce the volume of manual data handling involved and keep errors in Canada's GIR Notification submission to a minimum so your team can focus on what matters most
Maintain consistent and standardised GloBE reporting across all constituent entities within the group regardless of where they are located
Keep all filings in line with both the OECD GloBE rules and Canada's local legislative requirements
Simplify coordination between global and local teams for Pillar Two compliance
Version History
| Jurisdiction | Form Type | Filing Level | Filing Method | Effective Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | GIR Notifications | Unknown | E-Filing (CRA) | 12/31/2023 | 06/30/2026 |
FAQs
What is the difference between the Canada GIR Notifications Form and the GloBE Information Return?
The Canada GIR Notifications Form is an administrative notification that informs the relevant Canadian tax authority of where the GloBE Information Return has been or will be filed. It does not contain any calculations or detailed GloBE data. The GloBE Information Return is a separate and more detailed filing that captures the group's full GloBE calculations and disclosures.
Does submitting the Canada GIR Notifications Form replace any other Pillar Two filing obligation?
No. Submitting the Canada GIR Notification Form is a supplemental administrative requirement that does not supersede a group's primary Pillar Two compliance duties. Filing this notification does not exempt an entity from its obligation to submit the GloBE Information Return or any other required Pillar Two documentation in Canada.
Is Orbitax able to automatically populate data for the Canada GIR Notifications Form?
Yes. Users with an active GMT Pillar solution licence can have relevant data automatically populated into the appropriate fields within the Canada GIR Notifications Form. This reduces the amount of manual input required and helps keep the filing process consistent and accurate throughout.