Bookkeeping in Calgary
How taxes and accounting work in Calgary: when you need an accountant, how much ongoing support costs and how to optimise taxes legally.
When you need an accountant (CPA) in Calgary
Alberta — Canada’s most tax-friendly province: no provincial sales tax (PST), only the federal GST at 5%. A CPA is needed for: business registration, taxes, GST, and T1135.
Price reference: small business bookkeeping — $120–380 CAD/mo. Initial consultation with SVOY accountants — free.
What matters specifically for Russian speakers from the CIS
- T1135. Foreign assets (including those in Russia) exceeding $100,000 CAD — file form T1135 (the Canadian equivalent of FBAR).
- Worldwide income is taxable under residency; an accountant will help you claim credits for taxes paid in Russia.
- Income from clients in Russia — via sole proprietorship/corporation; banks are strict about funds from Russia; USDT and international transfers.
- CIS documents. Apostille and certified translation — remotely.
Taxes and business structures
- sole proprietorship vs corporation (Alberta has some of the lowest corporate tax rates in the country);
- sales tax — GST 5% only (no PST, unlike other provinces);
- federal income tax + Alberta provincial.
How to choose an accountant
- hire a CPA with experience in non-resident filings and T1135;
- Sole trader vs. corporation — decide before you start;
- a Russian-speaking specialist will handle your reporting more precisely.
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Company, taxes, and reporting in Calgary
Company incorporation, tax number, reporting, and income legalisation — with an accountant, that works specifically in this country. Tell us what’s already been done, and we’ll advise on the next step.
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