Cross-Border Tax Planning & Consulting

Canada and Mainland China tax residents on worldwide income, while Hong Kong taxes on a territorial basis. Getting residency right comes first.

How we help

• Determining residency in each jurisdiction and applying treaty tie-breaker rules
• Planning before moving to, or leaving, Canada
• Avoiding double taxation with treaties and foreign tax credits

Canadian residents must report foreign assets, companies and trusts — the penalties for missing forms can be significant.

How we help

• T1135 foreign property, T1134 foreign affiliates and foreign trust reporting
• Reporting foreign income and claiming foreign tax credits
• Voluntary disclosures to correct past omissions

Structuring investments, family wealth and funds that move between Canada, Mainland China and Hong Kong.

How we help

• Holding structures for overseas investments and Canadian real estate
• Repatriating funds and documenting the source of wealth
• Currency, sovereign and investment risk in the overall plan

Advice for owners and investors expanding into or out of Canada.

How we help

• Corporate structure for Canadian subsidiaries, holding companies and joint ventures
• Financing support, roadshow preparation and investment due diligence
• Tax planning for acquisitions, reorganizations and exits

Tax obligations for online sellers trading between Canada and Asia.

How we help

• GST/HST registration and filing for online and platform sales
• Permanent establishment and where profits are taxed
• Bookkeeping and reporting for multi-currency sales