Work in Canada for a company based in Ecuador

Can I work remotely for a company in Ecuador while being in Canada?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Are you legally allowed to work in Ecuador?
  2. Are you allowed to work remotely?
  3. Is the company you want to work for based in Ecuador?
  4. Do you have an international tax number?
  5. Do you have an international bank account?

For more details on the above, please refer to the following:
Working in Ecuador
If you are not a citizen of Ecuador, you can work in Ecuador only for a company that is licensed to hire foreigners. To apply for a work permit, you will have to go to the Ecuadorian Consulate in Canada. You can also check if the company you want to work for is licensed to hire foreigners by visiting the Ministry of Labour website.
To be licensed to hire foreigners, a company must have a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour. This permit is valid for a period of one year and it can be renewed.
To apply for a work permit, you will have to submit the following documents:

  1. Proof of identity
  2. Proof of residence
  3. Proof of work experience
  4. A letter from the company stating that they are licensed to hire foreigners
  5. A letter from the Ministry of Labour stating that the company is licensed to hire foreigners
  6. A letter from the company stating that you are a foreigner
  7. A letter from the Ministry of Labour stating that you are a foreigner

How to live in Canada and find remote work in Ecuador?

Finding remote work in Ecuador if you are located in Canada might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you live in Ecuador and work remotely.

Ecuador is a country located in South America, and is the smallest country in the continent. It has a total land area of 1,378,000 km2, and a population of 17,876,000 people.
The official language is Spanish, but there are also some indigenous languages. The official currency is the US dollar, but it is possible to get other currencies in some cities.
There are many different cities in Ecuador, but the capital is Quito.
The country is divided in four provinces:
Province of Guayas
Province of Pichincha
Province of Loja
Province of Zamora Chinchipe
The province of Guayas is located in the east of the country, and the province of Loja is located in the central area. The provinces of Pichincha and Zamora Chinchipe are located in the north of the country.
The province of Guayas has a total land area of 2,764 km2, and a population of 3,837,000 people.
The province of Pichincha has a total land area of 1,934 km2, and a population of 2,932,000 people.

How a company in Ecuador can send my salary in Canada?

When working remotely for a corporation in Ecuador, you salary can be send to Canada but you need to be careful. The Canadian government has strict rules about where your salary can be sent. In this article we will discuss the tax implications of salary transfer.

Salary Transfer
When you are working in Canada, your salary is taxed at the federal level. The federal government has rules on how much of your salary can be sent to another country. This is called “salary transfer”. The rules can be complicated and it can be hard to determine if you are breaking the rules. If you are working remotely in Ecuador, you salary can be sent to Canada.
We will discuss the tax implications of salary transfer in Canada.
Salary Transfer Rules
The Canadian government has rules that you must follow when you are working in Canada. The rules are called “income tax rules”. The rules apply to everyone who works in Canada. If you are working in Canada, you need to understand the rules and follow them.
The rules are very complicated. They apply to everyone who works in Canada.
Income Tax Rules
In Canada, you are taxed on your salary. The tax is called “income tax”. You can pay income tax on your salary by filing a tax return. The tax is based on your income and your tax bracket. The rules for income tax are very complicated.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Canada for a company in Ecuador?

If you are working remotely in Canada for a corporation established in Ecuador, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. We explain here how to calculate your taxes in Canada when working in Ecuador for a company established in Canada.

Taxes in Canada and in Ecuador
Taxes in Canada are calculated on the basis of residence and citizenship.
Residence is the place where you live and work. If you live and work in Canada, you are a Canadian resident. If you live and work in Ecuador, you are an Ecuadorian resident.
Residency is the place where you are physically present for more than 183 days in a calendar year.
Citizenship is the place where you are physically present for more than 183 days in a calendar year.
If you are a Canadian resident and you are working in Ecuador, you are subject to taxes in both countries.
If you are an Ecuadorian resident and you are working in Canada, you are subject to taxes in both countries.
If you are a Canadian citizen and you are working in Ecuador, you are subject to taxes in Canada and in Ecuador.
If you are an Ecuadorian citizen and you are working in Canada, you are subject to taxes in Ecuador.
Taxes in Canada
The following table shows the taxes in Canada for the different tax situations.
Tax Situation
Tax Rate
Taxable Income
Tax on Income
Canadian resident