Branches & Subsidiaries Tax

Choosing between establishing a branch or subsidiary in Canada will have different tax implications. The T2 guideline contains information on different tax considerations for branch and subsidiary operations. The T2 guideline also describes various taxes non-residents should consider such as the branch tax, the large corporations tax and the withholding tax.

For more information about some of the taxes affecting branches and subsidiaries, please visit:

For additional information about taxation as well as valuable references about investing and doing business in Canada, see:

  • Resources for Entrepreneurs & Investors

    Find links to various guides on doing business with Canada containing detailed information on the Canadian tax environment and key considerations for foreign investors such as repatriation of funds, transfer pricing rules, thin capitalization, different tax implications for different business structures, as well as advantages and disadvantages.

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Date Updated: Mar 13, 2007
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