The Government Role in International Business

Register the business with CRA

Registration Number

GST/HST Number

Corporate Income Tax Account

Import/Export Account

Payroll Deduction Information

Provides a full range of consular services

Provides Emergency Services

Facilitating Communication

Help locate missing persons

Passport Services

Information and advice

Customs

Taxes

Social Services

Property and Estate Management

Claims against Foreign States (including corportations

Travelling Abroad

Studying

Living Abroad

Working Abroad

Available 24/7

Embassies

Located in Capital Cities

provide full range of services

Trade Laws

Established Import & Export Laws

Setting Tariffs

Maintaining Membership in trade organizations and negotiating

Employment Laws

Minimum Wage

Established Safety Standards

Military Systems

Immigration Laws

Establish presence in foreign countries

help businesses operate in those countries

Export Products

Invest Outside of Domestic Country

Technological Opportunities

Lower Costs

Market Intelligence

Market Expertise

organized through DFAIT

Group on mission (Team Canada) visits country/region

focuses on specific industry

Junior Team Canada (Youths)

meet with IBs

gather cultural and business info.

make critical contacts

teams promote Canadian Culture and Businesses

develop Canada's international identity "Brand Canada"

provides business people with a opportunity

potential customers

Suppliers

Other Key Contacts

Gather market intelligence

to promote/improve established international business/trade