Can a Canadian citizen work remotely for a US company?

First things first: can a Canadian legally work for a US company? Yes, they can. To legally live and work in the US, Canadians must obtain a work visa unless they have dual citizenship with both countries. There is one nuance here: if you work remotely, you do not need a work visa to work in the US.

Can I work for US company remotely from Canada as Canadian PR?

Yes you can, We do not care if you have a remote US job. However, as a Canadian resident you have to file a Canadian tax return for the income. Then you will also have to file a US tax return on the same income though you will get a tax credit for the Canadian taxes paid.

Do I need a work visa to work remotely for a US company?

Yes. You can work remotely for a US company as a contractor and negotiate to have them pay you a US-based income. You don’t need a work visa to work remotely as a contractor, only as a full-time employee (referred to as a W2 employee in the US).

Can I work for US employer from Canada?

Can a Canadian work for a U.S. company? Canadians and Americans have a long tradition of working together. Most Canadians will need a work visa to live and work for a U.S. company unless they have dual citizenship. That being said, a work visa is not required if you are seeking to work for a U.S. company remotely.

Do I pay US tax on Canadian income?

There are an estimated 700,000 Americans living in Canada. Canada is the number 1 destination for Americans living abroad. All US citizens and green card holders are required to file a US federal tax return and pay taxes to the IRS, regardless of where in the world they live or where their income is generated.

Can an American live in Canada and work in the US?

You can live in Canada and work in the United States, as long as you have the appropriate work authorized status – and if you are in the U.S. now, you are lawfully in the U.S.