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CPP and social security agreements

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Did you know that Canada has signed a social security agreement with China? It enters into force on January 1, 2017. The agreement eliminates double coverage under the Canada Pension Plan and China’s social security system.

Social security agreements

Canada has more than 50 social security agreements. The main goals of this agreement are to:

How to eliminate double coverage while not interrupting the CPP for a worker

Employers and their employees and self-employed workers can take advantage of Canada’s agreements with a certificate of coverage from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). To apply for a certificate, fill out Form CPT171 and send it to the CRA. To get the form, go to International social security agreement forms.

Generally, the following conditions must be met for receiving a certificate of coverage for an employee sent to work in China:

Self-employed person

A self-employed person must be, under the Income Tax Act of Canada, resident in Canada while a certificate of coverage is being requested. Each country defines self-employment differently. If you have to report your earnings from China as a self-employed income on your Canadian tax return, you likely qualify for a certificate of coverage from Canada, even if you are considered an employee under the laws of China.

There could be others cases where someone qualifies for a certificate of coverage. For more information, call 1-877-598-2408 or 613-670-7439. We accept collect calls.

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