Sunday, 12 March 2017

Things To Know About International Corporate Tax Planning

By Ruth Collins


The process in determining where or how an entity would be taxed is call international taxation. They could be taxed either by one or both of the countries depending on the laws stated by these different countries. The determining factor between them is usually the treaties they have with each other.

Many companies want to take advantage of these laws to prevent paying double or more than necessary. The international corporate tax planning Canada has is a good example on how to determine where the company must pay. You must be able to understand this to fully use this to your advantage.

Canada uses a mixture of management and control, and incorporation standard. What this means is that the company must be incorporated in the country it is located to be considered tax resident. When they are not incorporated there but in another country although management and control is still exercised there, then the company is still considered a tax resident.

When you want the establishment to be nontaxable in a legal way in Canada then incorporation should have happened in a different country. The management and control should also be made in another country. These would include the highest decisions made including their bank accounts and transactions would not be in the country.

To better understand these concepts and to help you with all legalities, you could acquire the services of a law firm specializing on these. They could guide you in preparing the required documents needed in determining if you are taxable or not. Here are some advises when looking for one.

Ask for recommendations from your colleagues or business partners. You can also ask the legal counsel you currently have if they offer these services or knows one who does. Recommendations from trusted sources would save you time and resources in the background check for the lawyer.

Inquire about the experiences in handling situations like you have. They will be able to give you examples of establishments that they are working for right now. Having numerous clients are a great sign specially if a few of them are prominent companies. You could try to approach and ask if by chance you know a client of they have personally on his opinion regarding the service that they have given him.

Ask for their legal fees and what are the other things they could help you with. It is better to have just one team working on your corporate needs to prevent miscommunication between themselves that might result in facing problems with the government. They would be also working with your accounting and finance department to be able to properly determine what is taxable or not.

These are just few descriptions and advises on things that could help you minimize your taxes legally and maximize your profits. Various countries have treaties with Canada and you must be able to get someone to help you who is an expert in these treaties and the laws of the other countries. Do not be afraid to ask assistance from your legal counsel.




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