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Working abroad with a Canadian company

Fae7

Hero Member
Oct 18, 2016
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Hello,

I’m a Canadian citizen . I would like to be employed with a Canadian company and work online but reside in my home country . Is this possible ? Has anyone done it ?
Thank you
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
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12,758
Hello,

I’m a Canadian citizen . I would like to be employed with a Canadian company and work online but reside in my home country . Is this possible ? Has anyone done it ?
Thank you
Yes it is possible but this won’t count as time working in Canada. The Canadian employer will hire you as a worker from your home country which I assume you still have citizenship. You will essentially be working remotely likely any other worker from your home country. You do have to contact CRA so they can determine whether you will be a tax resident in Canada while you are abroad or not. Depending what assets and property you retain in Canada you can still remain a tax resident and have to pay taxes although you live abroad. There can be a tax treaty between the countries so that you aren’t double taxed.