If you’re a U.S. citizen who owns a Canadian corporation, you gotta know about your tax duties in both countries. Taxes can get confusing when you deal with two systems at once. You need to keep track of the rules in the U.S. and Canada so you don’t mess up.
When you start a company in Canada, taxes come from two places: the federal government and the province where you set up shop. Both charge different rates.
Overview of Federal and Provincial Corporate Tax Rates
The Canadian federal corporate tax rate is 15%. On top of that, each province charges its own tax. Here are some examples:
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