Doing Business in Canada - A Practical Approach

Economic ties between the U.S. and Canada continue to grow, resulting in a climate full of possibilities for many businesses. Working in this international environment can provide significant and profitable opportunities, as well as a few challenges. If you are currently conducting business in Canada or are considering it for your company, you won’t want to miss this session.

Join us for our inaugural international tax seminar, the first of a series of events developed to assist businesses as they strategically approach international markets.

Harry Chana, International Tax Partner at BDO Canada & Brian Morcombe, CPA, CMA & BDO's Senior Manager of Commodity Tax will provide insight into how companies like yours can expand into the Canadian marketplace, and the related tax issues that need to be considered - all from a practical basis.

In this presentation, Harry and Brian will discuss the following topics:

Overview of Canadian Tax System
Carrying on Business in Canada
Withholding obligations for non-residents providing services in Canada
Inbound Structuring Alternatives
Goods & Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax

Speaker and Presenter Information

Harry Chana, International Tax Partner at BDO Canada brings over 15+ years of experience on various international tax issues impacting public, multi-national and private enterprises. In his previous and current roles, he has spent a considerable amount of time dealing with a wide variety of clients in the manufacturing, technology, distribution and real estate industries. Harry has also assisted clients in the areas of corporate and personal tax planning, inbound and outbound structuring, cross-border tax planning, and partnership structures.

Harry is a frequent speaker at various industry events, as well as several BDO client events, on a wide range of tax topics. He is also a group study leader at the In-Depth Tax Course sponsored by The Canadian Bar Association and The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Finally, Harry is also a member of various associations including The Canadian Tax Foundation and a Finance Committee member of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Morcombe, CPA, CMA Senior Manager, Commodity Tax Expertise Summary Brian has more than 17 years’ experience providing GST/HST and PST solutions to non-resident and resident manufacturers, distributors, charities, financial institutions, municipalities, universities/colleges, schools and hospitals to name a few. Brian also works with clients on resolving WSIB/WCB and EHT issues. Brian specializes in assisting non-resident clients with Canadian sales tax. Outside of the office, Brian is a Juno-nominated professional musician that made the Grammy Ballot in the USA and won the prestigious Parents’ Choice Award in the USA.