It is definitely possible to work remotely for a Canadian company from India, but there are two different scenarios under which you might want to do this:
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If you are an Indian citizen or resident with right to live/work in India then you can benefit by directly working for a Canadian company as salaries usually tend to be a lot higher than if you were working for a local Indian firm.
If you were previously a Canadian Resident and want to keep your job, you can continue working as a Canadian Employee in India however you will need to make sure that you are filing your taxes in India as well as Canada.
Depending on how long you are going to be in India, you might be considered a resident for tax purposes in India, so it would be advisable to consult an international tax accountant when you are doing your taxes.
There are a number of reasons why a Canadian company would want to hire a person based in India and it’s just not cost related –
Searching a remote job from India is going to be hard but is definitely possible. Here are some tips that can help you gain a remote job with a Canadian Company –
No, you do not need to have right to work in Canada.
Do let your prospective Canadian Employer know that as you would be working remote, you do not need to have right to work in Canada. Do explain that as an Indian citizen or permanent resident, you have unrestricted right to live and work in India.
There are many different ways this can be setup –
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Sorry what was your question :)
Are you looking to work for a Canadian Company from Ethiopia?
Do I have to pay taxes both in Canada and India as a remote Contractor
That isn't always the case.
If you are residing in India then you will need to file taxes in India only.
However the exact tax situation will vary from person to person.
I would need more details to know if you need to file tax returns in both countries.
As what I know , there's 180 day rule, where after that you are considered resident of other country from where you are working from and you need to pay them the taxes, as per in India.
Hi, I am working in Canada and had applied for a PNP and is in process. However, my work permit expires in March and according to the new policy, I cannot extend it.
Even if I get the PNP, I need to apply for a WSL letter and then apply for a bridged work permit which can go well past March.
Can I in this case able to work remotely from India?
Yes, if your Employer lets you work remote from India then there shouldn't be any issue. If you have Indian citizenship or permanent residence then you have unrestricted right to work in India.
You might have some tax implications though where you pay tax in India as well.
I would have tried to setup a contract based role to keep my income separate for that period.