Can I open a sole proprietorship business in Canada on a study permit

[philus]

I am studying for a PhD programme and after doing an internship for a US company, I've been asked by the company to be engaged as an independent contractor from Canada (after my internship with the company).

My question: is it allowed for international students to open a sole proprietorship business? I understand the remote work must not more than 20 hours per week.
Note that this type of job is related to my doctoral research.

Thanks.

 

[BC4life]

You do not need to register a sole proprietorship to work as a independent contractor. Registration is required if you wish to operate as a trade name different from your own personal name (and open a bank account under that name)

 

[philus]

Thanks @ BC4life. I have already opened it - I guess this is okay?

 

[jclarke99]

Thanks @ BC4life. I have already opened it - I guess this is okay?

Given that you are planning to be an independent contractor, you should be aware of the following...

https://dev.to/canosielabs/canadians-beware-the-personal-service-business-4kbk#:~:text=The Personal Service Business,-#career #contracting #&text=In Canada, for the past,the dreaded Personal Service Business

 

[philus]

Thanks @ jclarkee99

 

[sidjainudr]

Are we allowed to work as Sole Proprietor for US company from
Canada remote while on student visa.

please help.