Executives coming to Canada find the Canadian tax system confusing and complex, full of reporting forms, deadlines and paperwork. This, combined with high tax rates, can be challenging at best and demoralizing at worst.

We can assist in a variety of ways.

Before coming to Canada, we can provide a preliminary assessment of the family tax position. At the same time, we will address tax planning ideas and consider various planning strategies. These may include:

• realizing income before arrival (such as exercising stock options);
• triggering capital gains after arrival since Canada offers new residents favourable capital gains tax treatment;
• rearranging corporate structures and investments to be more suitable for Canadian tax purposes.

We can also advise on executive compensation, moving reimbursements, and tax equalization policies. We can coordinate tax planning in the executive’s home country through our international contacts and assist with tax filings. We will prepare all required Canadian tax filings and handle correspondence with the tax authorities.