Non-Resident Employer Certification (RC473) – Setup & Ongoing Support
What it covers Eligibility assessment + certification application support Internal process to keep certification compliant Ongoing monitoring / renewals (if applicable)
Key services
Eligibility Assessment (RC473 + treaty-exempt employees)
RC473 Application Preparation & Submission Support (apply 30+ days before services in Canada)
Compliance Process + Ongoing Monitoring/Renewals (controls, documentation, updates)
Why choose us
Years of experience
No hidden fees
Great results
Non-Resident Employer Certification (RC473) – Setup & Ongoing Support
At Larivco & Cie, we help foreign employers reduce payroll friction in Canada by obtaining Non-Resident Employer Certification (RC473)—so qualifying non-resident employees can be paid without Canadian income tax withholding, when a tax treaty exemption applies and CRA conditions are met. This is often the cleanest solution for frequent or recurring short-term assignments to Canada.
Confirm eligibility (before employees travel)
Certification isn’t automatic. We assess whether you can qualify as a non-resident employer and whether your employees are likely to qualify as treaty-exempt for Canadian tax purposes. We also help you map the assignment facts (timing, roles, where services are performed, and who bears the cost) to the CRA framework—so you don’t apply blindly.
RC473 application support (done right, CRA-ready)
We prepare and support the RC473 application with the right level of detail, and we guide you on submission. CRA expects applications at least 30 days before the qualifying employee starts providing services in Canada, so timing and completeness matter.
Keep the certification compliant (simple internal process)
Getting certified is only part of the job—you also need an internal process to stay compliant with CRA conditions and to flag changes that could affect eligibility (for example, assignment facts change or you no longer meet qualifying conditions). We help you implement a practical HR/Finance workflow: who collects what, when to update information, and what evidence to keep on file.
Ongoing monitoring and renewals (when applicable)
Employer certification can act like a blanket approach for eligible employees, reducing the need for repeated individual waivers. We support ongoing monitoring and renewal planning based on your travel/assignment calendar and CRA requirements