CANADA and germany – cross-border and current
Keep informed about current cross-border news relating to Canadian and German legal matters. We report on important cross-border developments in business, tax, real estate, probate and immigration policy in Canada and Germany to keep you up to date and alert you to matters affecting your business and personal interests.
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UHT for Canadian Property: Late Filing Now Triggering First Penalties
In the past year, several clients have turned to us for assistance in filing their Underused Housing Tax (UHT) returns only after the statutory deadline had already passed. In these cases, the delay mostly resulted from a misunderstanding—either of the tax’s scope or...
Litigation in Canada – Managing Legal Proceedings from Germany
Court procedures have evolved significantly since the pandemic, and Canada is no exception. Where in-person attendance was once mandatory, many hearings can now be conducted via Zoom. This shift offers practical advantages for German businesses and investors with...
REMINDER: Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Filing Deadline – April 30, 2025
The Canadian Underused Housing Tax (UHT) applies to foreign-owned residential properties and requires an annual tax filing. Even if an exemption applies, a timely submission is mandatory. The filing deadline for the 2024 tax year is April 30, 2025. If you require...
Immigration to Canada – Changes to Express Entry categories
The Express Entry program is the primary federal immigration program in Canada allowing foreign candidates to obtain permanent residence. Candidates are required to create a profile that is given a score based on specific factors. Those with the highest scores are...
Canadian Immigration: Key Changes Impacting 2025 and Beyond
Canada has introduced significant immigration policy changes in 2024 to balance demographic growth, economic needs, and the sustainability of the programs themselves. This now results in a reduction to the number of people accepted for various permanent and temporary...
Often Neglected aspects of immigrating to Canada
When planning to immigrate to Canada, one often focuses only on the various immigration programs available. What one often neglects to consider is that immigration to Canada is not only about qualifying for permanent residence, but also properly settling in the...
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Last-minute delivery of a Canadian Birth Certificate in time for a wedding in Germany Sometimes it’s not all about winning the case; it’s about having the right paperwork at the right time. That can be a challenge if you need a legal document from Canada for a wedding...
New round of invitations for the Parents and Grandparents Program
Between October 10 and 23, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) - Canada’s immigration authority - invited 24,200 interested potential sponsors to file an application under the Parents and Grandparents Program (“PGP”). The PGP is a sponsorship...
CANADA GIVES PRECISIONS ON THE PROHIBITION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES PURCHASE BY FOREIGNERS
The Parliament of Canada is prohibiting the purchase of Canadian residential property by foreign investors from January 1st, 2023, to December 31st, 2024. The relevant legislation, adopted on June 23rd, 2022, is called the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential...