1. Taxation of corporations
Companies incorporated in Canada are considered Canadian residents for tax purposes. As a result, they are subject to Canadian corporation tax on their entire worldwide income.
The overall tax rate depends on which provinces the company operates in. In Canada, both a federal and a provincial corporate income tax are levied. If you need help with corporate tax return filing, contact T2inc.
There are different possibilities for tax optimization. For example, a corporation can deduct part of the cost of acquiring certain assets for tax purposes. Generally, half of the capital gains realized on the sale of assets are taxable.
Payments made by a Canadian subsidiary to an associated company or person are tax deductible where the payment is reasonable in the circumstances. Transactions between affiliated companies must be concluded at arm's length conditions.
Losses from the Company's operations may be offset against taxable income from any source of income by the Company. To the extent that an operating loss arises in a particular year, the Company may take it back three years and carry it forward 20 years to use as a deduction in calculating taxable income in those years.
2. Goods and Services Tax in Canada
Recipients of most goods and services shipped into Canada are subject to a 5% Goods and Service Tax (GST) under the Excise Tax Act. GST is a type of value added tax which, unlike income tax, does not tax the generation of income but taxes consumption. This is generally passed on to the customer by the suppliers and service providers, so that the customer is legally the tax debtor. In order to collect and remit GST, companies usually have to register.
In addition to the GST, most provinces in Canada also have to pay a "provincial sales tax", which has been merged with the GST in some provinces and is therefore called Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Certain goods and services, including home purchases and many healthcare services, as well as domestic financial services, are not taxed.
3. Canada Customs Duties
NAFTA has largely eliminated tariffs on goods imported between Canada, the USA and Mexico between Canada, the USA and Mexico. Canada is also a party to many other free trade agreements that have an impact on customs duties. If goods imported into Canada are subject to an import duty, the duty is calculated based on the value of the goods as prescribed by the Customs Act.
4. Property Tax in Canada
There is a real tax in Canada on land located in a municipality. This tax contributes to the financing of the municipality.
5. Taxation of Repatriation Profits in Canada
Repatriation of income from Canada is not restricted by foreign exchange regulations. However, it may be subject to withholding tax.
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