Self-employment income can count toward Express Entry — but with conditions. What IRCC accepts as qualifying work experience, how to document it, and common mistakes newcomers make.
How Canadian newcomers handle foreign client income — reporting in CAD, exchange rates, foreign tax credits, T1135 thresholds, and zero-rating for GST/HST.
The most common tax mistakes self-employed newcomers make in Canada — GST/HST confusion, missed deadlines, CPP surprises, expense gaps, and how to avoid them.
When is the right time to go full-time self-employed in Canada? Income runway, tax planning, client pipeline, and benefits gap — here’s the decision framework.
Week-by-week business setup timeline for newcomers to Canada — from arrival to first invoice, with realistic timeframes for SIN, banking, registration, and CRA setup.
The most common business mistakes newcomers make in Canada — tax miscalculations, banking gaps, GST/HST errors, under-pricing, and how to avoid each one.
How Canadian freelancers should price their services — accounting for taxes, CPP, benefits gap, non-billable time, and what rates actually sustain a viable business.
Most open work permits allow self-employment in Canada. Here’s what to verify on your permit, the practical setup steps, and what to watch for.
Can you freelance in Canada on a work permit? It depends on permit type. Open work permits allow it; closed permits generally don’t. Here’s what you need to know.
Can you be self-employed in Canada with a temporary SIN (starting with 9)? Yes — here’s what a temporary SIN allows, how long it lasts, and what changes when it expires.