Bookkeeping in Vancouver
How taxes and accounting work in Vancouver: when you need an accountant, how much ongoing support costs and how to optimise taxes legally.
When you need an accountant (CPA) in Vancouver
British Columbia has its own sales tax system (GST + PST) and strict reporting requirements for foreign assets. A CPA is needed for: business registration, taxes, GST/PST, and T1135.
Price reference: small business bookkeeping — $150–450 CAD/mo. Initial consultation with SVOY accountants — free.
What matters specifically for Russian speakers from the CIS
- T1135 — foreign asset declaration. Foreign assets (including those in Russia) exceeding $100,000 CAD — file form T1135 (the Canadian equivalent of FBAR). Penalties are real.
- Worldwide income under Canadian residency is taxable; an accountant will help you claim foreign tax credits.
- 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 (~9–15% on profits);
- federal income tax + BC provincial;
- sales tax in BC — GST 5% + PST 7% (separate, not HST).
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 Vancouver
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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