[OntarioRockz]

Thanks to everyone here who share a ton of knowledge...going thru these pages have been really helpful !!

I am about to move to UAE towards the end of July of this year.I am planning to sever all our ties to canada except a house rented at arms length. I have few questions in mind, I would really appreciate any canadians answer my questions below.

1. How easy has it been for you to get a non resident status for tax purpose
2. Is it okay to rent a house at arms length and have an active bank account for that purpose ( to manage mortgage )
3. I have seen an accountant to help me with the above, his counselling fee is $ 520 for one hour plus more for the actual tax work. Is it worth that kind of money ?

thats all for now.

Cheers

[Millsyisland]

You do realise you've posted this on BritishExpats.com?

[OntarioRockz]

Originally Posted by Millsyisland You do realise you've posted this on BritishExpats.com?

Yes I do Millsyisland,
Canuk board is not as active,moreover there are quite a few canadians on this, who I hope will have some advice for me.
Thanks anyways.

[Meow]

Originally Posted by OntarioRockz Thanks to everyone here who share a ton of knowledge...going thru these pages have been really helpful !! I am about to move to UAE towards the end of July of this year.I am planning to sever all our ties to canada except a house rented at arms length. I have few questions in mind, I would really appreciate any canadians answer my questions below. 1. How easy has it been for you to get a non resident status for tax purpose 2. Is it okay to rent a house at arms length and have an active bank account for that purpose ( to manage mortgage ) 3. I have seen an accountant to help me with the above, his counselling fee is $ 520 for one hour plus more for the actual tax work. Is it worth that kind of money ? thats all for now. Cheers

I wrote this quite some time ago, but it might be of some help

http://financialuae.me/2010/07/19/ge...nadian-expats/

[OntarioRockz]

Originally Posted by Meow I wrote this quite some time ago, but it might be of some help http://financialuae.me/2010/07/19/ge...nadian-expats/

Meow, I have read the article in the past, very informative.Thanks