Checklist Q.18: Proof of Employment and/or Income (For Self-Employed)

[elmatador]

Hi Guys,

I am self-employed and my company is incorporated. I am the director of the company. Would a letter from my accountant stating my corporate income and dividends received be sufficient?

Or should I write a letter on my company's behalf stating that I am the director and employed by the company full time and paid by dividends? This is confusing.

For Self-Employed, it states to provide statement of business activities only if UNINCORPORATED.

Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[jomz]

as a business owner you still file personal income taxes, or at least you should.

 

[elmatador]

Yes obviously I file income taxes. Not sure what you are inferring. I already have the option C statement . Is that sufficient? The other item on the checklist asks for an employment letter that's why I asked.

 

[jomz]

Yes obviously I file income taxes. Not sure what you are inferring. I already have the option C statement . Is that sufficient? The other item on the checklist asks for an employment letter that's why I asked.

what's obvious to you, is not to a lot of people.

What you should include is of course the Option C, and copy of a corporate search showing you as either a director or shareholder. You shouldn't have to include any letters from your accountant. A letter on company letterhead, stating you are a director is sufficient. When you fill in the IMM form it asks for your position, you can put "Director and Officer" or if you want to be more detailed, you can actually list what office you hold, ie President, CEO, Secretary, whatever the case may be.

 

[elmatador]

Thanks Jomz. Sorry I should have been clear on my question. Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated.

what's obvious to you, is not to a lot of people.

What you should include is of course the Option C, and copy of a corporate search showing you as either a director or shareholder. You shouldn't have to include any letters from your accountant. A letter on company letterhead, stating you are a director is sufficient. When you fill in the IMM form it asks for your position, you can put "Director and Officer" or if you want to be more detailed, you can actually list what office you hold, ie President, CEO, Secretary, whatever the case may be.

 

[gango girl]

Yes obviously I file income taxes. Not sure what you are inferring. I already have the option C statement . Is that sufficient? The other item on the checklist asks for an employment letter that's why I asked.

hi dear my husband was a self employer when he was approved as a sponsor. but it was not incorporated. i asked him about your matter he told you have no problem and you can write your letter by your own. i'm the one who is writing letters on behalf of my husband. so, i know this you dont need to worry about. and now you can submit your Option C print out, your business registration, and your bank statements. if you have any accounts for your business, submit them also with the application. the more proofs better for you.
Good luck....