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Cross-border transactions create some of the most challenging tax issues for businesses and individuals. Whether your company is expanding abroad, a foreign business is entering Canada, or you are an individual with international residency or assets, careful planning is essential. Without it, you may face double taxation, unnecessary costs, or compliance risks.
At KFG Law in Toronto, our Tax Group regularly advises clients on international tax matters. This includes acquisitions, sales, financings, partnerships, licensing arrangements, joint ventures, and the structuring or restructuring of multinational groups. We also advise individuals on issues such as residency, emigration, immigration, and the management of foreign trusts.
Our Tax Group works closely with international advisors, including US law firms and accounting firms, to ensure planning strategies are consistent across jurisdictions. This allows us to deliver solutions that are both compliant and practical.
Call us today at 416-645-5382 or email info@kfglaw.ca to schedule a confidential consultation with our Tax Group.
Inbound and Outbound Investments and Transactions
- We assist foreign businesses establishing operations in Canada and Canadian businesses expanding internationally. Our team advises on structuring investments to minimize withholding taxes, use treaty benefits, and remain compliant with the Income Tax Act.
Cross-Border Planning for Businesses
- Cross-border operations create overlapping tax obligations. We help companies structure joint ventures, licensing arrangements, and international partnerships so that profits are allocated efficiently and fairly across jurisdictions.
Transfer Pricing
- Multinational groups must comply with transfer pricing rules when goods, services, or intellectual property move across borders within the same corporate family. Our Tax Group helps clients design, document, and defend transfer pricing policies to avoid reassessments or penalties from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Dual Citizens
- Dual citizens often face overlapping tax obligations in Canada and another country. We provide advice to ensure compliance while using tax treaties and credits to reduce or eliminate double taxation.
Immigrating to Canada
- New residents may be subject to Canadian tax on worldwide income. We advise on pre-immigration planning, including structuring assets and investments to avoid unintended tax exposure upon arrival.
Emigrating from Canada
- Individuals leaving Canada may face “departure tax,” which deems certain assets to have been disposed of before leaving. We help clients plan to minimize these costs and manage ongoing obligations as non-residents.
Foreign Trusts
- Foreign trusts must be structured carefully to avoid unexpected Canadian tax consequences. Our Tax Group advises families and businesses on creating, reporting, and managing trusts with international elements.
International tax planning protects clients from:
- Double taxation on the same income across countries
- Unexpected CRA reassessments and penalties
- Inefficient tax structures that reduce profitability
- Reporting failures for foreign assets or trusts
- Unnecessary costs during immigration or emigration
By combining deep tax knowledge with practical business insight, our Tax Group ensures clients can confidently pursue global opportunities.
- Initial Consultation – Reviewing cross-border activities, residency, and investment goals
- Risk Assessment – Identifying exposures to double taxation, departure tax, or reporting obligations
- Integrated Planning – Working with foreign advisors to coordinate across jurisdictions
- Implementation – Drafting agreements, tax elections, and compliance filings
- Ongoing Support – Adjusting strategies as tax laws or personal circumstances change
- Significant experience with Canadian and cross-border tax issues
- Strong collaboration with international advisors, including US firms
- Toronto-based expertise with a global perspective
- Integrated service with our Business Law Group for corporate and transactional planning
- Commitment to practical, cost-effective strategies
International Strategy with Confidence
Whether you are expanding your business, relocating, or managing cross-border assets, international tax planning is essential. At KFG Law in Toronto, our Tax Group provides clients with clear, practical advice that ensures compliance while minimizing costs.
Call us today at 416-645-5382 or email info@kfglaw.ca to schedule a confidential consultation with our Tax Group.
Yes. Canadian residents must report worldwide income, although foreign tax credits may apply to avoid double taxation.
Departure tax is a deemed disposition of certain assets when an individual emigrates from Canada. It can result in capital gains tax unless properly planned for.
Tax treaties reduce withholding taxes and prevent double taxation by allocating taxing rights between Canada and other countries.
Transfer pricing rules require related companies in different countries to transact at fair market value. CRA reviews compliance closely, and non-compliance may lead to penalties.
We work with international lawyers and accountants to ensure that tax planning strategies are coordinated across all relevant jurisdictions.