Planning for Retirement in Canada

1. Planning for Retirement in Canada • Visa Routes and Average Living Costs for UK Expats

2. Introduction • Canada is a thriving, modern country with high living standards, excellent healthcare, good transport infrastructure and housing - making it a desirable location for expats from around the world. • In this guide, we’ll discuss the potential visas that may be suited to British retirees, what budget you might expect to require to cover your living expenses and some of the retirement planning considerations to bear in mind.

3. Applying for a Visa to Retire in Canada • Many of the primary visa routes available are focused on professionals and skilled workers who will make a contribution to the Canadian economy. • There are varied options depending on your plans and whether you have a child or spouse who is a Canadian citizen:

4. The parents and grandparents programme offers permanent residency; around 30% of foreign nationals living in Canada apply through this or a similar visa. Another option is to consider a Start-Up Visa; these permits enable wealthy investors to apply for permanent residency Family or tourist visas are valid for six months per year. Retirees with Canadian relatives, including adult children, can apply for a permanent visa through the family sponsorship programme.

5. Average Living Costs in Canada for Foreign National Residents • The average costs of living in Canada isfairly similar to the UK. Most individuals require a monthly budget of around $1,446 (£844) excluding accommodation. Across the two countries: • UK consumer prices are just over 5% cheaper, although utilities in Canada are over 100% more affordable – including electricity, heating and water. • Dining out at a Canadian restaurant costs roughly 1% less than in Britain, and public transport and taxi services are 23% and 15% lower than in the UK, respectively.

6. Average Living Costs in Canada for Foreign National Residents Continue… If you intend to buy a home or second residence in Canada, the costs will depend on where you choose to live and the type of property you’d like to purchase.

7. An Overview of Taxes in Canada for British Expatriate Retirees • UK State Pension retirees will continue to receive their benefits following a relocation but should note that they will not be eligible for an annual uplift linked to the ‘triple lock’ system. • If you have a permanent home in Canada, remain in the country for most or all of the year, or have familial ties, you may be treated as a tax resident. • This tax situation means you will normally be obligated to file tax returns and pay taxes in Canada on your worldwide income and assets including you pension income. NOTE: some earnings may remain taxable in the UK, including rental income from a UK-based property.

8. Federal and Provincial Income Tax Rates in Canada • Canada’s federal government sets the national income tax rates, which currently start at 15% for incomes up to $53,359 (£31,146). Still, the considerable variances in additional provincial tax bands may mean that your choice of location will affect the amount of your pension plan income or other earnings you might be taxed upon. • For example, Quebec levies a top-rate provincial tax of 25.75% on incomes over $119,910 (£69,992), compared to an upper tax band of 11.5% in Nunavut and 13.16% in Ontario.

9. Endnote Careful planning, tax calculations and assessments of your position as a non-resident, tax resident or permanent resident are important and should be carefully considered before you move forward with your plans to retire in Canada. Informations Source:- https://chasebuchanan.com/planning-for-retirement-in-canada-uk-expats/ • Thank you very much!