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Can I open a sole proprietorship business in Canada on a study permit

philus

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Oct 14, 2016
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I am studying for a PhD programme and after doing an internship for a US company, I've been asked by the company to be engaged as an independent contractor from Canada (after my internship with the company).

My question: is it allowed for international students to open a sole proprietorship business? I understand the remote work must not more than 20 hours per week.
Note that this type of job is related to my doctoral research.

Thanks.
 

BC4life

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You do not need to register a sole proprietorship to work as a independent contractor. Registration is required if you wish to operate as a trade name different from your own personal name (and open a bank account under that name)
 

sidjainudr

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Are we allowed to work as Sole Proprietor for US company from
Canada remote while on student visa.

please help.