working for US company will residing in Canada

[gypsyfiore]

Hey there, I have been reviewing this forum but have not found anything close to my situation. I am a US citizen working for a US company. I work remotely so I can live anywhere. I am going to be travelling throughout the US and Canada, while living in a van. I will do my work wherever I am. I believe while I am doing this, since I will not be in Canada for more than 6 months, I should be fine. My companion is a Canadian citizen. After this adventure is over, we will permanently reside in Canada. My hope is to remain working for the US company while I apply for PR . Is this possible?

 

[scylla]

Hey there, I have been reviewing this forum but have not found anything close to my situation. I am a US citizen working for a US company. I work remotely so I can live anywhere. I am going to be travelling throughout the US and Canada, while living in a van. I will do my work wherever I am. I believe while I am doing this, since I will not be in Canada for more than 6 months, I should be fine. My companion is a Canadian citizen. After this adventure is over, we will permanently reside in Canada. My hope is to remain working for the US company while I apply for PR . Is this possible?

Yes - you can work for the US company in Canada without a work permit provided they have no Canadian clients and do no business in Canada.

 

[gypsyfiore]

Yes - you can work for the US company in Canada without a work permit provided they have no Canadian clients and do no business in Canada.

Thanks...Will I be able to live in Canada while in the application process? Once (if I get granted PR) will I have to pay taxes in both countries? Is there a time limit?

 

[Bs65]

As a US citizen you will always have to complete a US tax return regardless of where in the world you live but US/Canada have a tax agreement to minimise exposure to double taxation when filing taxes in both countries. Plenty of information on this if you Google.

 

[gypsyfiore]

As a US citizen you will always have to complete a US tax return regardless of where in the world you live but US/Canada have a tax agreement to minimise exposure to double taxation when filing taxes in both countries. Plenty of information on this if you Google.

thanks . I have googled quite a bit and actually looked at the tax forms and schedules for the CRA. I was trying to preemptively look at the process. Google has so much conflicting information, it is hard to know what is actually the truth. I was just told by my Canadian friend that i would need a work visa to telework for the US company even though i am not providing any services to or selling anything to Canadian clients.

 

[canuck78]

thanks . I have googled quite a bit and actually looked at the tax forms and schedules for the CRA. I was trying to preemptively look at the process. Google has so much conflicting information, it is hard to know what is actually the truth. I was just told by my Canadian friend that i would need a work visa to telework for the US company even though i am not providing any services to or selling anything to Canadian clients.

The whole company (your employer) needs to not do any work in Canada or have Canadian clients not just you. If your employer has no links to Canada you can work remotely from Canada

 

[vensak]

Additionally be aware that as a visitor you will need health insurance. So I am not sure how favourable would it be for you to stay in Canada for more than few weeks to visit and admire it.