Contract Vs. Permanent
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Are you weighing the pros and cons of working as an employee versus an independent contractor in Canada? Let our accounting firm, specializing in independent contractors since 1984, guide you through the decision-making process. Book a FREE consultation with us and gain insights into the advantages and disadvantages of contracting, while safeguarding yourself from risks such as being assessed as a personal service business. Discover the best path for your career with expert advice tailored just for you.
Our employee vs Incorporation calculator has been designed to let you compare two job opportunities, one permanent and one on contract through a corp.
The calculator will show the total taxes and cost of benefits for each.
If the contract is available either through a corporation or a sole proprietorship you can compare differences between taking a contract as a sole proprietor vs an incorporation on our Sole Proprietor vs. Incorporation Calculator.
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The following are calculated using industry average values. Please adjust to suit your specific circumstances to get more accurate results.
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*If you charge below $60 CAD/hour, you are subject to ESA (Employment Standards Act, 2000) and most agencies will on hire you as a part-time employee and not as a contractor.
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