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Hi everyone:
This might seem like a silly question but I plan on studying French in Montreal for about a year and though I have tuition money, I, sadly, will need to work during this time.
However, I am a self-employed translator, so IŽd be working from home with my regular clients, rather than working in Canada.
Would I still need a work permit? Is this a dumb question?
Thanks a bunch!
[06-01-2011,10:07]
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Lanegrapaisa |
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(in reply to: Self-Employed, Work permit?)
Explain, "I´d working from home with my regular clients, rather than working in Canada"
Where is "from home"? Location?
[06-01-2011,12:18]
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DocD |
(in reply to: Self-Employed, Work permit?)
Hi DocD:
To answer your question: "Home" is wherever my laptop is; I´m a freelance EN<>SP translator and I work online for several agencies and private clients all over the world.
So, even though I´d physically be in Canada, I wouldn´t be working in the Canadian job market.
I hope this answer your question and thanks in advance for your help.
[06-01-2011,13:05]
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Lanegrapaisa |
(in reply to: Self-Employed, Work permit?)
Ok the answer is located in Canada.
You are still need a work permit. In order to work as you want to work, you have to be registred as a company which it means that you need a GST number regardless where your customers are located (same principle applies for someone who works in a call centre for technical support to the US market).
Having a GST as a company and you as an employee of the company is required to have a SIN number (you are still required to pay taxes in Canada).
Which it means that you are working.
You are looking for a loop hole that doesn´t exist. If you do it under table, it is against the law and if you get caught you will charge for working without authorization in Canada.
You are not a busineess man with a company registred abroad who´s doing business in Canada. You are an student who is working in Canada and using the money to pay for expenses within Canada.
Do it right, apply for a work permit and go through the process like everyone else in your situation.
[06-01-2011,13:53]
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DocD |
Thank you! (in reply to: Self-Employed, Work permit?)
This is very helpful DocD.
I wouldn´t want to do anything under the table, which is precisely why I asked.
Thank you so much for your help!
[06-01-2011,14:23]
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