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A quick guide to how international organizations engage workers in Canada — plus an intake form to help our team recommend the right structure for your situation.
Companies outside of Canada often encounter regulatory and operational challenges when engaging workers located in Canada. Canadian employment law, tax regulations, and payroll requirements vary by province and can create unexpected compliance obligations for organizations without a Canadian legal presence.
Wages Canada supports international organizations by providing compliant engagement structures for workers located in Canada, allowing businesses to focus on operations while we manage the local administration.
Organizations typically contact Wages Canada when they need assistance with:
Depending on the circumstances, several structures may be appropriate:
Wages Canada becomes the legal employer of the worker in Canada and manages employment administration, payroll, statutory remittances, and compliance while the client directs the worker's day-to-day activities.
Where a worker operates through their own incorporated company, Wages Canada can facilitate payment and vendor administration between the client and the contractor while supporting Canadian compliance requirements.
For organizations that already have workers operating in Canada but require support managing payroll administration and statutory obligations.
Where a client or MSP requires a Canadian intermediary vendor to facilitate payment and administration of Canadian contractor engagements.
When engaging workers located in Canada, organizations should consider:
Wages Canada acts as a Canadian partner for international companies engaging workers in Canada by providing:
To help us assess the most appropriate engagement structure — Employer of Record, Contractor Facilitation, Payroll Support, or other cross-border workforce solutions — please provide the information below.