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Speculation and Vacancy Tax Exemptions for Foreigners

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According to the website below, If the tenant is a non-arm's length tenant, and the owners are not Canadians or members of a satellite family, a rental exemption may apply in very limited circumstances.

The tenant must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be a resident of B.C. for income tax purposes at the end of the last day of the calendar year
  • Not be a member of a satellite family
  • Have a B.C. income for the calendar year that is equal to or greater than three times the annual fair market rent for the entire residential property
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/speculation-and-vacancy-tax/exemptions-speculation-and-vacancy-tax/individuals/tenancy-requirements
 
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