Overview
The Canadian Pillar Two GIR Form is a jurisdiction-specific tax form used to report Canada’s GloBE Information Return as part of Pillar Two compliance. It captures all required GloBE income, covered taxes, ETR data, and QDMTT computations in line with Australia’s legislative implementation. This template aligns fully with Canada’s Pillar Two rules and the OECD Global Minimum Tax (GloBE) framework.
What's Included
- Forms Library
The latest jurisdiction-specific Pillar Two GIR Notification forms. The Orbitax Forms library will be updated with all forms as soon as the local authorities publish or update a form, therefore do not need to waste time looking through portals or concerns about outdated versions.
- Fillable Forms
Automated ready-to-use, fillable Pillar Two tax form that are populated from the Orbitax Global Minimum Tax Pillar Two solution, minimizing manual entry and ensuring consistent, accurate filings on time.
- Certified Translations
For handling multilingual tax filings, Orbitax forms include certified tax form translations. To reduce the possibility of mistakes, proceed and fill out forms in the language of your requirement.
- Validation and Review
Ensure accuracy before submission with automatic validation and review tools. Orbitax checks each form for completeness, and flags potential errors, helping you submit securely and confidently.
- Filing and Transmission
Submit directly to the relevant government portals or follow instructions when e-filing is not supported. Centralized submission tracking dashboard capabilities and official export formats (e.g. XML) will be provided through the system.
- Collaboration
Request missing data, assign review tasks, and track filing progress in real time seamlessly collaborating across teams and time zones. Use Orbitax's Pillar 2 Software to pre-populate your forms with accurate calculation data.
How It Works
Entity Data Consolidation
Create a single source of truth within the platform by uploading data at the group or entity level.
Form Selection
Select the form you wish to work with, give it a title, choose the reporting entity, and pick the UPE currency, which will be automatically generated from the entity data you submitted.
Instruction Language
Access form-filling instructions directly within the platform, available in both the local authority’s language and English (where provided).
Data Input and Workflow Automation
Complete required fields manually or use data-collection workflows to invite stakeholders (e.g., preparers, reviewers, managers) via email. Users with an active GMT license can pull relevant data directly from GMT scenarios which are auto mapped to relevant fields.
Validations
Create or export the completed GIR in the required formats (PDF, XML) after implementing the integrated field-level validation checks to guarantee accuracy.
Transmissions
Direct transmission of XML and PDF filings to tax authority portals.
Compliance Coverage
Supports OECD Pillar Two / GloBE compliance under GIR legislation.
Aligned with Canada’s local GIR implementation rules and guidance.
GIR Pillar Two Tax form is applicable for fiscal years from 2024 onwards.
Helps prepare GIR disclosures for in-scope multinational groups.
Designed to support transitional and safe harbour rules, where applicable.
Benefits of Canada Pillar Two GloBE Information Return (GIR) Form
Ensure accurate and compliant GIR reporting aligned with Canada’s Pillar Two filing requirements
Reduce manual data handling and minimize errors in Canada’s GIR submission
Support consistent and standardized GloBE reporting across all constituent entities
Keep filings aligned with both OECD GloBE rules and Canada’s local legislation
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 | GloBE Information Return (GIR) | Jurisdictional | E-Filing (CRA) | 12/31/2023 | 06/30/2026 |
FAQs
Which fiscal years does Orbitax provide support for GIR Form?
Beginning from 2024 onwards, in line with Canada’s Pillar Two implementation timeline Orbitax provides support for forms filing.
Does the form align with OECD GloBE rules?
The form is fully aligned with the OECD Pillar Two / GloBE framework while also reflecting Canada’s specific local implementation and guidance.
Does the form support multiple stakeholder collaboration?
Orbitax’s Executable Actions Tool tax workflows allow users to invite data preparers and data reviewers to contribute data and review submissions, supporting efficient coordination between global and local tax teams.
Can filings be transmitted directly to the tax authority?
The platform supports direct Machine-to-Machine Transmissions of XML and PDF filings to the relevant tax authority portals, where permitted.