When is the Canadian T2 corporate tax return due?

Your T2 corporate tax return must be filed within 6 months of your corporation's fiscal year-end. However, any corporate tax owing must be paid within 3 months for eligible CCPCs claiming the small business deduction (or 2 months for other corporations) to avoid CRA interest charges.

How does a Holding Company (Holdco) protect business assets in Canada?

A Holdco owns the shares of your operating company (Opco). Profits can be paid up to the Holdco as tax-free intercorporate dividends under Section 112, insulating excess cash and real estate from operating liabilities, commercial lawsuits, and creditors.

Should I pay myself a salary or dividends from my Canadian corporation?

Salaries create RRSP room and qualify for CPP contributions, whereas dividends do not incur CPP premiums and enjoy lower tax rates via the dividend tax credit. TaxTribe models your personal and corporate tax rates together to produce the exact optimal split.

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