Certain Aspects Of Taxation Relating To Investment In Canada By Non Residents

The purpose of this paper is to review the factors inherent in the Canadian income tax system that impact directly on inbound investment, including the Canadian withholding tax and thin capitalization provisions. This paper discusses the objectives of such provisions, as well as their impact on foreign investment and compares the Canadian income tax regime with respect to such factors to those of the UK, the USA, Germany, Australia and the Netherlands. Comparative study.

Considerations on the important concepts and rules of Canadian income taxation relevant to foreign investors in Canadian property or business ventures effective as of 1 March 1984.

Overview of the taxation system and theory predominant in the current political situtation in order to increase public understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the present system of capital income taxation and to contribute to a consensus concerning reform. Discusses patterns of investment incentives, taxation of saving and capital accumulation, international aspects of taxation, the concept of a neutral corporation tax, personal taxes, indirect taxes, property tax, taxation of natural resources. Makes recommendations for policy change and lists studies prepared for the Economic Council on the taxation of savings and investments.