Canadian companies often need to get Certificates of Canadian Residency. These are issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to companies in accordance with the tax treaty between Canada and the foreign country where a company does business. Once a company has the certificate from CRA, it must be apostilled prior to it being sent overseas.
Vancouver Apostille assists many corporate clients with their CRA apostille requirements. The notarization and apostille of CRA documents is a very specialized area of international law. This article will explain more about these tax treaties, as well as apostilles, and how Vancouver Apostille can assist. If you have any questions, or want to book an appointment, please send us an email or call us at 604-685-2326.
Canada has tax treaties with many countries. A tax treaty is designed to avoid double taxation for corporations and individuals who would otherwise pay taxes on the same income in two countries. Certificates of Canadian Residency are very common as corporations often require them to get reduced tax rates for withholding taxes, etc. These certificates are submitted to the foreign tax authority.
As Canada is now a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, the Certificates of Canadian Residency need to be apostilled before being sent overseas. This is the recommended procedure:
Vancouver Apostille's founder and president, Adam Brosgall, is an experienced Vancouver lawyer, Notary Public, and Commissioner of Oaths. He is fully qualified, licensed, and insured to do international notarizations and apostilles. We look forward to validating your CRA documentation for overseas use.
