Make employment in Canada easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Canada, all in one easy-to-use platform.
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, split into 10 provinces and three territories. With a GDP of nearly $2 trillion in 2020, Canada has a robust economy with workers in a variety of critical industries. Companies looking to hire remote workers in Canada will find plenty of talent in tech, finance, health, professional services, and a variety of other industries. Thanks to its abundant resources, Canada is also home to thriving businesses in agriculture, mining, forestry, and construction.
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Want to employ workers in Canada? Companies hiring in Canada are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Canada and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Canada team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Canada. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Employment taxes and statutory fees affect both your payroll and your employees' paychecks in Canada. Note that your employees may be liable for additional local taxes.
Employer (outside Quebec)
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP), up to $4,034.10 per year
0%
Second Additional Canada Pension Plan (CPP2), on earnings over $71,300, up to $396 per year
0.000%
Employment Insurance, up to $1,508.47 per year
Employee (outside Quebec)
0.00%
Canada Pension Plan (CPP), up to $4,034.10 per year
0%
Second Additional Canada Pension Plan (CPP2), on earnings over $71,300, up to $396 per year
0.00%
Employment Insurance, up to $1,077.48 per year
Employee Federal Income Tax
0%
$0 to $57,375
0.0%
$57,375 to $114,750
0%
$114,750 up to $177,882
0%
$177,882 up to $253,414
0%
$253,414 and above
Employee Provincial Income Tax
Canada’s individual provinces and territories charge their own income taxes to residents and workers. These rates change periodically and vary widely from one province to another. Remote Canada legal entity is based in the province of British Columbia and income tax withholding is based on this province's rates. For employees residing outside of this province, province-specific adjustments to the tax withholding amount will be needed. For updated information regarding tax rates in specific provinces, view Canada’s official tax website.
At Remote, we provide tailored benefits to ensure that all Remote employees receive comprehensive coverage from top providers.
Remote offers a comprehensive and optional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your workforce in Canada. This program provides round-the-clock support and resources to help employees manage a wide range of personal and professional challenges. The EAP extends to dependents and family members, ensuring holistic support for your team. With access to counseling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources, this program is designed to enhance the overall wellbeing of your team members and their families.
You also have the option to offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to your workforce. This includes:
24/7/365 telephone support help line
Wellbeing platform & mobile app (available in 50 languages)
Employee legal help line
Consulting services for financial, debt advice, housing, relocation, parenting, eldercare, health and wellness, and more
Dependent & family access (up to 5 per employee)
Up to 5 counseling sessions per issue (face-to-face, video, or structured telephone counseling sessions)
And much more!
Remote offers comprehensive Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) benefits in Canada, which are aligned with the health insurance tier provided. This means that the STD and LTD coverage levels are directly tied to the health insurance plan provided by Remote. Each health insurance tier corresponds to a specific level of STD and LTD coverage.
The Basic tier does not include STD and LTD coverage, while the Standard tier provides 66.7% of weekly earnings for STD and up to 66.7% of monthly earnings for LTD. Higher tiers, such as Premium and Premium Enhanced, offer increased coverage levels, providing up to 75% of weekly and monthly earnings for STD and LTD, ensuring substantial support for employees during periods of disability.
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Not covered
66.7% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $900
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
66.7% of first $4,500 of monthly earnings
50% of remainder up to a maximum of $5,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
70% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $1,500
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
70% moon a maximum of $15,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
75% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
75% moon a maximum of $20,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
75% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
75% moon a maximum of $20,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
Remote provides a comprehensive Retirement Plan (RRSP) in Canada, featuring employer matching options ranging from 0% to 7%
Employees can voluntarily contribute to the Basic Plan without any employer matching.
Employees can contribute 3% voluntarily, and the employer will match 100% of the contributions up to 3%.
Employees can contribute 4% voluntarily, and the employer will match 100% of the contributions up to 4%.
Employees can contribute 5% voluntarily, and the employer will match 100% of the contributions up to 5%.
Employees can contribute 6% voluntarily, and the employer will match 100% of the contributions up to 6%.
Employees can contribute 7% voluntarily, and the employer will match 100% of the contributions up to 7%.
Offering health insurance in this country is not mandatory, but providing these additional health benefits can greatly enhance the healthcare experience for employees by enabling access to a wider range of providers and specialists, as well as significantly reducing wait times.
Remote offers five different health insurance plans, each with varying levels of coverage and benefits, allowing you to tailor benefits to meet the specific needs of your team.
The Basic plan includes 80% co-insurance for health services, 100% out-of-country coverage, limited paramedical services, and basic dental and vision care. The Standard plan offers enhanced coverage with 90% co-insurance, higher limits for paramedical services, and more comprehensive dental and vision care. The Plus plan provides 100% co-insurance, private hospital rooms, and broader coverage for drugs and paramedical services, along with orthodontic coverage. The Premium plan further extends coverage with higher limits for dental and vision care and a more extensive range of paramedical services. The Premium Enhanced plan includes all the benefits of the Premium plan, plus additional coverage for gender affirmation care and increased limits for various services.
If a Family plan is provided through Remote, the Canadian team members will have the opportunity to add dependents. If a team member does not add dependents, the charge will be at the Single rate for their plan. We strongly recommend providing the Family plan, as it is customary in Canada to extend health insurance coverage to include dependents. In Quebec, it is mandatory for employees with a private medical plan to enroll their dependents. Therefore, the Family plan must be offered. The benefit rules in Quebec are regulated by RAMQ (The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec is the government health insurance board in the province of Quebec, Canada). Additional information about this legislation can be found here .
Remote also provides a Single plan option, which will be applied to all employees in the country (current and future), and team members will not have the option to add dependents, even at their own cost.
80% co-insurance with no deductible
Semi-private hospital rooms
Private duty nursing care (maximum $10,000 per 12 months per condition)
Medical services & supplies coverage (reasonable and customary limits apply)
100% co-insurance with an unlimited lifetime maximum
60-day trip coverage
80% reimbursement with no deductible
Mandatory generic coverage with no substitutions
Maximum $5,000 per calendar year
$300 per practitioner per year
Includes acupuncturist, chiropractor, dietician, physiotherapist, massage therapist, osteopath, speech therapist, naturopath, podiatrist, and psychologist
Included
Lenses, frames, and laser eye surgery: $250 every 24 months
Eye exams: 1 every 24 months
100% co-insurance with no deductible
No deductible
80% co-insurance for basic services
Maximum $1,000 per calendar year
Flat $25,000 coverage
Equal to life insurance coverage
Not covered
Not covered
Not covered
Not covered
90% co-insurance with no deductible
Semi-private hospital rooms
Private duty nursing care (maximum $10,000 per 12 months per condition)
Medical services & supplies coverage (reasonable and customary limits apply)
100% co-insurance with an unlimited lifetime maximum
60-day trip coverage
90% reimbursement and $7 dispensing fee cap
Mandatory generic coverage with no substitutions
Maximum $100,000 per calendar year
$500 per practitioner per year
$1,000 for mental health practitioners
Combined $2,000 overall max
Includes acupuncturist, chiropractor, dietician, physiotherapist, massage therapist, osteopath, speech therapist, naturopath, podiatrist, and psychologist
Included
Lenses, frames, and laser eye surgery: $350 every 24 months
Eye exams: 1 every 24 months
100% co-insurance with no deductible
No deductible
80% co-insurance for basic services
50% co-insurance for major services
Combined maximum of $1,000 per calendar year
1x annual earnings up to a maximum $250,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$5,000 coverage for spouse
$2,500 per dependent child
66.7% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $900
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
66.7% of first $4,500 of monthly earnings
50% of remainder up to a maximum of $5,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
Not covered
100% co-insurance with no deductible
Private hospital rooms
Private duty nursing care (maximum $15,000 per 12 months per condition)
Medical services & supplies coverage (reasonable and customary limits apply)
100% co-insurance with an unlimited lifetime maximum
60-day trip coverage
100% reimbursement and $10 dispensing fee cap
Mandatory generic coverage with no substitutions
Fertility drugs, vaccines, and smoking cessation drugs covered
Unlimited lifetime maximum
$750 per practitioner per year
$1,250 for mental health practitioners
Combined $2,000 overall max
Includes acupuncturist, chiropractor, dietician, physiotherapist, massage therapist, osteopath, speech therapist, naturopath, podiatrist, and psychologist
Included
Lenses, frames, and laser eye surgery: $350 every 12 months
Eye exams: 1 every 12 months
100% co-insurance with no deductible
No deductible
100% co-insurance for basic services
50% co-insurance for major services
Combined maximum of $2,000 per calendar year
50% co-insurance for orthodontic services, with a lifetime maximum of $2,000 per individual or dependent child
2x annual earnings up to a maximum $500,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$10,000 coverage for spouse
$5,000 per dependent child
70% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $1,500
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
70% moon a maximum of $15,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
Not covered
100% co-insurance with no deductible
Private hospital rooms
Private duty nursing care (maximum $15,000 per 12 months per condition)
Medical services & supplies coverage (reasonable and customary limits apply)
100% co-insurance with an unlimited lifetime maximum
60-day trip coverage
100% reimbursement with no deductible
Mandatory generic coverage with no substitutions
Fertility drugs, vaccines, and smoking cessation drugs covered
Unlimited lifetime maximum
$1,000 per practitioner per year
$2,000 for mental health practitioners
Includes acupuncturist, chiropractor, dietician, physiotherapist, massage therapist, osteopath, speech therapist, naturopath, podiatrist, and psychologist
Included
Lenses, frames, and laser eye surgery: $500 every 12 months
Eye exams: 1 every 12 months
100% co-insurance with no deductible
No deductible
100% co-insurance for basic services
60% co-insurance for major services
Combined maximum of $2,500 per calendar year
60% co-insurance for orthodontic services, with a lifetime maximum of $2,500 per individual or dependent child
3x annual earnings up to a maximum $1,000,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$20,000 coverage for spouse
$10,000 per dependent child
75% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
75% moon a maximum of $20,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
Not covered
100% co-insurance with no deductible
Private hospital rooms
Private duty nursing care (maximum $20,000 per 12 months per condition)
Medical services & supplies coverage (reasonable and customary limits apply)
100% co-insurance with an unlimited lifetime maximum
60-day trip coverage
100% reimbursement with no deductible
Mandatory generic coverage with no substitutions
Fertility drugs, vaccines, and smoking cessation drugs covered
Unlimited lifetime maximum
$1,000 per practitioner per year
$2,000 for mental health practitioners
Includes acupuncturist, chiropractor, dietician, physiotherapist, massage therapist, osteopath, speech therapist, naturopath, podiatrist, and psychologist
Included
Lenses, frames, and laser eye surgery: $500 every 12 months
Eye exams: 1 every 12 months
100% co-insurance with no deductible
No deductible
100% co-insurance for basic services
60% co-insurance for major services
Combined maximum of $2,500 per calendar year
60% co-insurance for orthodontic services, with a lifetime maximum of $2,500 per individual or dependent child
3x annual earnings up to a maximum $1,000,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$20,000 coverage for spouse
$10,000 per dependent child
75% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500
Waiting period of 0 days for accident and hospital
16 weeks benefit duration
Taxable benefit payments
75% moon a maximum of $20,000
Waiting period of 112 days
Taxable benefit payments
Surgical and other procedures for male-to-female and female-to-male transitions, including Augmentation mammoplasty, Thyroid chondroplasty amd LaryngoplastyMaximum coverage of $40,000 CAD
Remote’s Global Business Travel Insurance program is crafted to address the unique needs of your team, whether they are embarking on short business trips or traveling extensively throughout the year. With five comprehensive plan options—Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus—this program ensures that your team members have the right level of coverage to protect their health, safety, and well-being while traveling for business. Available in over 90 countries, the program provides extensive global coverage at competitive rates, offering peace of mind no matter where their work takes them.
This optional benefit is designed to be flexible, allowing you to offer tailored coverage that meets the diverse needs of your workforce. By providing business travel insurance, you are taking proactive steps to safeguard your team from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruptions, or loss of business equipment while they are on the road.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Excludes Medical & Evacuation
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Excludes Medical & Evacuation
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Remote offers comprehensive Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits in Canada, aligned with the health insurance tier you select. This means that the Life Insurance and AD&D coverage levels are directly tied to the health insurance plan you choose.
The Basic tier includes a flat $25,000 coverage for both Life Insurance and AD&D, while higher tiers offer coverage based on a multiple of the employee’s annual earnings, with additional coverage for spouses and dependent children. The Premium Enhanced tier provides the highest level of coverage, up to 3x annual earnings, ensuring robust protection for employees and their families.
Flat $25,000 coverage
Equal to life insurance coverage
Not covered
1x annual earnings up to a maximum $250,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$5,000 coverage for spouse
$2,500 per dependent child
2x annual earnings up to a maximum $500,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$10,000 coverage for spouse
$5,000 per dependent child
3x annual earnings up to a maximum $1,000,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$20,000 coverage for spouse
$10,000 per dependent child
3x annual earnings up to a maximum $1,000,000
Equal to life insurance coverage
$20,000 coverage for spouse
$10,000 per dependent child
Clients can choose to offer the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and select from multiple contribution levels, providing their team members a monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. The offered services include:
Physical and mental health support such as gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.
Lifestyle services like streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other services that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Personalized recommendations to help employees select benefits most relevant to their needs.
Platform support for employees needing immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related concerns.
The available contributions are:
$25 USD
$50 USD
$100 USD
$150 USD
$200 USD
$250 USD
$300 USD
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Not included in the Basic plan
Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes one pre-paid Therapy/Coaching session per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes three pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes six pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes twelve pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Canada has a highly developed economy with key industries in technology, finance, healthcare, and natural resources. With specific labor laws and tax regulations, employers in Canada must ensure compliance with local payroll requirements, including social security contributions, employment contracts, and tax obligations. Understanding these regulations is essential for smooth payroll operations and legal compliance.
Employers in Canada must adhere to national payroll regulations regarding wages, taxes, and social contributions. Below is an overview of key payroll components:
Minimum wage: Canada’s minimum wage varies by province and territory, ranging from CAD 14.00 to CAD 16.65 per hour.
Payroll frequency: Salaries are generally paid biweekly or monthly.
Standard working hours: The normal workweek in Canada is 40 hours, typically spread over five days.
Overtime: Employees are entitled to additional pay for overtime work, generally calculated at 150% of the regular wage for extra hours, with some variations by province.
Personal income tax: Canada has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 15% to 33% at the federal level, plus additional provincial or territorial taxes.
Employer contributions:
Employee contributions:
Corporate tax: The corporate income tax rate in Canada varies by province but generally ranges from 15% to 31%.
Tax reporting: Employers must file payroll taxes and contributions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities regularly.
Employment contracts must be provided in writing and specify terms such as salary, working hours, and job responsibilities.
Payroll deductions: Employers must ensure accurate deductions for social security, employment insurance, and income tax.
Employers must stay updated on changes to Canada’s labor laws and tax regulations to avoid penalties.
Payroll frequency: Salaries are generally paid biweekly or monthly.
Currency: Payroll in Canada is processed in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Tax reporting: Employers must file payroll taxes and contributions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and relevant provincial authorities.
Payroll deductions: Employers must ensure accurate deductions for social security, employment insurance, and income tax.
Payroll compliance: Employers must stay updated on changes to tax rates and reporting requirements.
Managing payroll in Canada requires careful attention to tax regulations, employment laws, and social security requirements. Employers must stay informed about tax rates, wage laws, and reporting deadlines to ensure smooth payroll processing and avoid penalties.
The good news is, you can pay anyone, anywhere — from your team in the office to your team abroad, all with Remote Payroll. To see just how easy global payroll can be with Remote, book a demo today.
Hiring contractors in Canada can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or bringing in subcontractors for labor-intensive projects, understanding Canada’s laws and federal regulations is essential.
Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:
Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in 200+ countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.
Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.
Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.
Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.
Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.
Remote simplifies contractor payments with:
Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.
Global coverage: Payments in 200+ countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.
Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee (pay only for active contractors), built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.
Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in Canada — get started for free today.
Our employer of record (EOR) service enables you to hire, manage, and pay top talent in Canada with speed and simplicity.
Remote’s EOR allows your company to legally hire employees in Canada without having to set up a local legal entity. On paper, Remote is the official employer, and we handle compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes — but you maintain full control over the hire’s day-to-day management and work responsibilities. Learn more.
An EOR may be ideal if your company:
Needs to hire employees in Canada but doesn’t want to establish a legal entity
Is testing local markets before committing to a full business expansion
Wants to ensure full compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements
Needs a fast, cost-effective way to onboard employees in Canada
Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity
If your company wants to hire talent in Canada but doesn't have a legal entity there, our EOR provides a fully compliant and efficient solution. Canada has strict employment and payroll tax laws, and our EOR service ensures you meet these legal obligations while enabling you to grow quickly.
Key benefits of hiring through our EOR in Canada include:
Faster market entry. You can hire talent quickly, without having to wait months to establish a local entity.
Full compliance with local employment laws. Avoid the legal risks associated with non-compliance and misclassification.
Simplified payroll management. We automate payroll tax calculations and ensure you are fully compliant with all withholding obligations, even when laws change.
Lower costs. Setting up a legal entity in Canada can be costly and time-consuming. An EOR eliminates the need for entity registration, reducing overhead expenses.
Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by the EOR, your company can concentrate on scaling operations and assigning your resources elsewhere.
It’s also crucial to note that, at Remote, we own our own legal entity in Canada. As a result, we don’t need to rely on third parties, which can incur delays and extra costs, and result in a negative employee experience. All our EOR services — including the dedicated support of our local specialists — are provided in-house.
To learn more — and to see our EOR platform in action — book a demo with one of our friendly experts today.
NZ$1,155
per employee/month
Employ people across 90+ countries without forming a local entity
Onboarding managed by a dedicated specialist
Local payroll processed on time, every time
Built-in compliance protections
Localised, flexible and competitive benefits
In-house experts dedicated to local support
HR Essentials provided as standard
NZ$47
Per employee / month
Transparent and robust international payroll
Easy self-service platform
Personalised assistance from a team of dedicated specialists
Comply with local payroll regulations in each country
Integrated management of employee benefits
HR Core included as standard
NZ$48
Per contractor/month
Pay only for contractors you’re actively working with
Engage contractors overseas
Draft, update and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or enable auto-pay
Payments that are transparent and offer full visibility
Comes with HR Core as standard
