UK business owner - do I need a work permit?

[hnipps]

Hi everyone!

I'm a British citizen, moving to Canada in July this year and I own a UK-based internet business that only has UK customers.

Do I need a work permit to work on my UK business while in Canada?

 

[scylla]

No - you don't.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

If I am a business visitor, do I need a work permit to work in Canada?

You do not need a work permit to carry out business activities related to your job back home, such as meeting clients of your company or visiting job sites. However, if you plan to carry out secretarial, managerial, technical or production activities or stay longer than six months in Canada, you have to apply for a work permit. In both cases, if you are from a country that requires a visa to visit Canada, you must apply for a temporary resident visa.

Official Source : If I am a business visitor, do I need a work permit to work in Canada?

 

[y-axisoverseas]

Hi,

Good Day!!

As you are already a UK citizen you need not apply for a work permit to work on UK business while you are in Canada.

Also if you need any help in overseas career opportunities or any guidance/Assistance with respect to visa filing, you can reach us or log on to http://signup.y-axis.com/ & can browse through the website http://www.y-axis.com/

Thanks & Regards.

 

[hnipps]

Thanks for your responses!

Would it be the same case if I was working remotely as either a freelancer or employee of a foreign company?

 

[Happy007]

Hi everyone!

I'm a British citizen, moving to Canada in July this year and I own a UK-based internet business that only has UK customers.

Do I need a work permit to work on my UK business while in Canada?

What kind of internet business you are in? Are you an IT professional ?