Directors’ Fees: An overview of corporate and personal tax compliance for Canadian companies and their directors
Corporate governance continues to be top of mind for organizations globally. Today we observe that companies face more and more scrutiny by governing tax authorities eager to impose penalties for various levels of corporate non-compliance. In an effort to mitigate scrutiny, we often see companies appoint external directors in order to achieve better oversight of its supervisory functions. As a result, companies may be required to pay directors fees to both resident and non-resident directors. With this comes a host of tax implications to both the employer and director. Understanding these tax implications are important as it will ensure your company and its directors are compliant with this particular area of taxation.
In this 60-minute webcast, PwC’s Human Resources Services group an overview of the various taxation issues that arise with payment of directors fees, including:
- Corporate tax considerations including compensation reporting and withholding requirements for payments to resident and non-resident directors of Canada
- Personal tax considerations for both resident and non-resident directors performing services in Canada
Contact a member of our Human Resource Services team to learn more.
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