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trend for moving abroad is increasing and the number
We are delighted to confirm the dates for the first Startup Overseas conference to be hosted at the ExCel DUBAI The seasons are similar of the UK. to ask those puzzling questions that often
of Brits leaving our shores by the end of the year may
Exhibition Centre, London. If you are either at the research, planning or formulating process of starting arise.Entrepreneurs who have reaped the
be a staggering 500,000. Back in 2006, figures from
to its members. this will be a uniquely inspiring and educ
an overseas business, attendance will be a must.
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giving advice on the do’s and don’ts of
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Entrepreneurs who have reaped the rewards from the big move abroad will be giving advice on the do’s What is GST and HST? subjects over two days ranging from visa
It’s the ‘push pull’ theory. The international move
and don’ts of starting a business overseas. FRANCE requirements emigration, to relocation.
creates the prospect of starting a business afresh,
incorporation, insurance, etc) to the intricacies of emigration (visas, as smooth and simple as po

ssible. Can you really afford to
They are both taxes similar to VAT (value-added tax).
And of course, the conference is free to
owning a company where the demand is needed
The conference will cover a number of subjects over two days ranging from visa requirements
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you, the overseas startup member.
creating a financial opportunity, or its the opportunity
emigration, to relocation. And of course, the conference is free to you, the overseas startup member.
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all products except certain necessities' including groceries, residential
would love to live. Either way, the outcome of both
rent, medical services, most farm products and livestock, most fishery
should result in doing something you enjoy in a place
products, etc. These are classed as Zero-rated (0%). You cannot charge
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Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) rate is 13% and applies to the same goods
downturn in the domestic economy, the chancellor
Want first-hand accounts of the big move overseas? Then this is the place. Written by and services as GST. It is the consumer who pays the GST/HST. Busi-
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it’s been in 60 years. This aside preferential weather
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13%, 5% is federal and the remaining 8% is provincial.
conditions was named to be the main reason for our
market, the tears and laughter of experience, and the highs and lows of relocation. And if
will be taking place at the Business Startup on both days of the show. It has
exodus. According to a recent poll commissioned by
you've already had a crack at the overseas market, then why not tell us all about it!
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All provinces except Alberta charge sales taxes as well. In some prov-
the government, young people in Britain are
inces the provincial sales taxes (PST) are harmonized with GST, others
particularly keen to live and work abroad due to the
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don't charge PST and the remaining provinces apply the PST to the sale
recent lack of British summers.
price and GST. As you can see it is not standard so you will to seek
advice about what to charge, if it applies to you.
of business and emigration issues. And with some of the country’s leading
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BUSINESS ADVISOR You must register for GST/HST when you no longer qualify for as a small
supplier because your total worldwide taxable supplies of goods and
Registering for GST/HST services exceed the small supplier limit of CAD$30,000 in a single calen-
can be done at the same dar quarter or in four consecutive calendar quarters.
time as applying for your
BN. If you don't have a BN, Registering for GST/HST can be done at the same time as applying for
it will be issued at the same your BN. If you don't have a BN, it will be issued at the same time as the
time as the GST/HST regis- GST/HST registration number. If you are a sole trader you will be asked
tration number. If you are a to supply your social insurance number (SIN). You can apply on-line at
sole trader you will be the Canadian Revenue Agency website www.cra.gc.ca, call +1-800-959-
asked to supply your social 5525, mail or fax the necessary forms or use an accountant or visit your
insurance number (SIN). local Canadian Tax Office.
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