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Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Share Changes to Start Up Visa Processing

Logoincreasing applications and lengthy processing times has changed the way that SUV applications are assessed by visa officers.

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Offer Advice Around MisrepresentationFindings

LogoA finding of misrepresentation comes with a five-year ban of applying to come to Canada—read about the options when a misrepresentation determination has been made.

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers: Share Essential Tips for Success with Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications

Logo(“H&C”) applications are the last resort for persons with no other means of immigrating or remaining in Canada

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers: BC PNP Hits a Home Run with Healthcare Workers

LogoThe Vancouver immigration lawyers at Sas and Ing discussed changes to The BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to attract healthcare professionals to Canada.

Vancouver Chartered Accountants: Tax Benefits of Increasing Shareholders Remuneration from the CCPC

LogoAs Vancouver Chartered Accountants, there have been many changes made to the taxation of CCPC since the current Liberal Government came into power back in 2015. The most significant tax change is the maximum $50,000 of aggregate investment income ("AII") that a CCPC can earn before the $500,000 small business deduction limit ("SBD") is impacted.

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Discuss Share How Labour Demand Is Fuelling Opportunities

LogoRecognizing the challenges employers are facing, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has expanded opportunities for the spouses of lower workers and working-age children

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Discuss Share Opportunities for Foreign Doctors in Canada

LogoCanada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser relaxes immigration rules for foreign trained doctors

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Discuss Key Changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program

LogoThe BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has been highly successful for 21 years in operation. However, local and global events, such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have changed provincial mandates. On March 10, 2022, British Columbia's Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced a crucial need for more healthcare workers and early childhood educators (ECEs). The Vancouver Immigration lawyers at Sas & Ing discuss the changes in their latest blog. For more, go to https://canadian-visa-lawyer.com/key-changes-to-the-bc-pnp-improving-access-to-british-columbias-care-economy-and-boosting-economic-growth/

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Discuss Opportunities for Immigration in the Remainder of 2022

LogoA look at policy for major immigration developments coming up in 2022 from the Vancouver Immigration Lawyers at Sas and Ing

Corporate Tax Planning: Vancouver Based Expertise to Protect Wealth and Preserve Equity

LogoCorporate tax planning is an ongoing process to reduce the overall taxes owed by a business. Successful businesses leverage tax planning as a vital tool to build and protect capital. To identify and implement the best strategies, the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) at Mew and Company work to understand business and lifestyle goals before creating individualized strategies. For more, go to https://www.mewco.ca/corporate-tax-accounting-services/corporate-tax-planning/

Mew + Company Makes Corporate Tax Planning in Vancouver Smart and Accessible

LogoCorporate tax planning is one of the biggest investments of any business. It makes sense. Successful businesses know how to preserve equity and grow—and this is exactly what effective corporate tax planning works to achieve.

Corporate Tax Planning in Vancouver: Using Reorganization as a Tool

LogoWhen it comes to corporate tax planning, it can be hard to know where to begin. One of the simplest and most common methods--corporate reorganization—involves the shareholder of a corporation exchanging his/her shares in one class of existing shares, for shares of another authorized class. To learn more, go to https://www.mewco.ca/blog/vancouver-corporate-reorganization-and-tax-planning/

Mew and Company Offers Small Business Tax Filing in Vancouver

Logoprofessional chartered accountants in Vancouver can help small businesses catch up on tax filing

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Discuss New Measures to Discuss Labor Shortages in Canada

LogoTemporary Foreign Worker Program policies that will make it easier for employers to hire temporary foreign workers

Agri-Food Pilot Opens Pathways to Agricultural Workers Seeking Permanent Residence in Canada Till 2023

LogoThe Vancouver immigration lawyers at Sas & Ing have recently published a blog announcing the extension of the Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) until May 2023. the AFP is a direct pathway to permanent residence for workers in the Canadian agricultural industry.

Corporate Tax Planning: Maximize Savings by Working with a Chartered Professional Accountant in Vancouver

LogoIt's already 2022. If strengthening business and minimizing tax expenditures is on the list of to-dos this year, one of the best strategies is sitting down with a Chartered Professional Accountant in Vancouver. For more, go to https://www.mewco.ca/corporate-tax-accounting-services/corporate-tax-planning/

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Explore How Business People Can Achieve Permanent Residence in Canada

LogoThe Vancouver Immigration Lawyers at Sas & Ing have supported many business owners seeking permanent residence in Canada. So far, there are two federal business immigration programs--the Start-Up Visa (SUV) and the Self-Employed (SE) category as well as the provincial and territorial PNP entrepreneur programs that can lead to permanent residence.

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Warn Against Misrepresentation

LogoThe Vancouver Immigration Lawyers at Sas & Ing work with clients who are interested in immigrating to Canada. As a complicated process, clients sometimes feel compelled to misrepresent themselves. Read on to learn why misrepresenting an application is never a good idea.

Salary or Dividend: Corporate Business Accountants Examine Shareholder Renumeration in 2021

LogoA few years back, receiving dividends from a CCPC as opposed to getting a management salary was the more favoured remuneration method. At that time, the corporate tax rate was higher but the corporation paid this tax and bore the full burden of the cash outflow. All that's changed, which is why the Mew & Company Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver have published an article on shareholder remuneration.

Blanket Denial of Exemption Requests Forces Healthcare Workers to Sue Northfield Hospital and Clinic over Vaccine Mandate

In a lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court by Andrew Parker of the Parker Daniels Kibort law firm against Northfield Hospital and Clinic, numerous healthcare professionals make claims their employer “failed to accommodate or even attempt to accommodate their legitimate religious beliefs and medical conditions.”

New Article by Mew + Company Explores Canadian Tax Planning in 2021—And Beyond

LogoThe BC economy is reopening slowly. It's time to start planning for the return to normal as the physical threats brought about by the pandemic subside. For businesses and individuals in Vancouver, the accountants at Mew + Company have released a new article advising Canadians about potential increases that could impact their lifestyle.

Immigration Lawyers in Canada Share Strategies when Facing a Refusal

LogoThe Canadian Immigration Lawyers at Sas & Ing regularly consult with people who have been refused applications to Canada whether temporary or permanent, overseas or from within Canada. In most cases, a re-application is possible.

Minimize Business Tax Burden with Corporate Tax and Accounting Services in Vancouver

LogoThe complexity of tax laws is well known. A skilled tax accountant works to reduce taxation and build personal wealth, but a unique skill set is required for corporate taxation. At Mew + Company, the team of corporate tax accountants focuses on developing a solid understanding of a client's business and unique challenges to come with long-term strategies that work to maximize tax savings.

Vancouver Immigration Lawyers Discusses Two New Permanent Residency Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

LogoThe Vancouver Immigration lawyers at Sas & Ing have exciting news for Hong Kong residents currently in Canada looking for permanent residence.

Immigration Lawyers in Vancouver Discuss New Pathways Open to Temporary Workers

LogoAs a firm of Immigration lawyers in Vancouver, the team at Sas & Ing have good news for prospective immigrants to Canada. On April 16, 2021, Canada's Immigration Minister, The Honorable Marco Mendicino announced new, progressive pathways to Canadian Permanent Residence status for up to 90,000 temporary workers in health care, and in essential occupations as well as international graduates who are currently in Canada.