u/LanguageAdorable1488

Hi everyone, I’d appreciate some clarity on this.

If someone is working remotely outside Canada for a Canadian employer, does it matter whether you are:

• An independent contractor (invoicing the company), or

• Still in an employee-employer relationship?

In my case, the company controls my schedule and tools, so it aligns more with being an employee rather than a contractor.

Also, in either setup, there are no Canadian deductions (CPP/EI) — I receive full pay and handle taxes myself in my country.

So the main question:

Does it need to be structured as a contractor role, or is staying as an employee fine?

Would really appreciate insights from anyone with experience. Thanks!