Short landing and short visits tax residency

[Eksler]

Hi! Last year my family and I did a short landing in Canada. We spent about 2-3 weeks in the country before we returned home. During that visit in order not to become Canadian tax residents we avoided opening Canadian bank accounts, didn't apply for health card, driving license etc.

This year we did another short trip to Canada for about 10 day and we also plan one extra trip for a week before Christmas. While in Canada we stay in hotels, as we have no other place to live. Is it ok, or will these 2-3 short trips somehow make us Canadian tax residents?

 

[torontosm]

Hi! Last year my family and I did a short landing in Canada. We spent about 2-3 weeks in the country before we returned home. During that visit in order not to become Canadian tax residents we avoided opening Canadian bank accounts, didn't apply for health card, driving license etc.

This year we did another short trip to Canada for about 10 day and we also plan one extra trip for a week before Christmas. While in Canada we stay in hotels, as we have no other place to live. Is it ok, or will these 2-3 short trips somehow make us Canadian tax residents?

You are fine, and won't likely be considered a resident until you establish primary ties (e.g., buy a house, move your family here, etc.)

 

[Investocrat]

No, you won't be considered a tax resident with this short visits. To be deemed resident, you will need ties like residence, dependent/spouse who is resident, etc.