Day: June 5, 2023

HOW TO BECOME A STUDENT IN CANADA?

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Canada is one of the most sought-after countries for immigration, for several reasons: universal health, employment opportunities, cultural and religious diversity.

In addition, Canada is internationally recognized for its high-quality education system and welcomes many international students every year. However, to study in Canada, it is essential to obtain a study permit. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the step-by-step procedure to obtain a study permit in Canada and to become a student in Canada, taking into account the specificities concerning Quebec and briefly explaining how the Canadian educational system works.

Etudiant CanadaWe will first briefly present the Canadian study system in order to have a better understanding of the different procedures (I).

Then, we will approach the procedure to follow concerning the study permit at the federal level outside Quebec (II).

Finally, we will explain the specific procedures to follow to obtain a study permit in the province of Quebec (III).

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FOCUS ON THE TAX TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE & THE EMIRATES – ITS IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL UAE RESIDENTS

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The taxation agreement between the French government and the Government of the United Arab Emirates was signed on July 19, 1989 and was amended in 1993 to include today also a multilateral treaty to prevent base erosion since the entry into force on January 1, 2019 (the “Convention”).

  

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FOCUS ON THE TAX CONVENTION BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE EMIRATES – ITS IMPACTS FOR INDIVIDUALS RESIDENT IN THE UAE

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The tax treaty for the avoidance of double taxation between the French government and the government of the United Arab Emirates was signed on July 19, 1989 and was amended in 1993 to now also include a multilateral convention to prevent base erosion and profit shifting since the entry into force 1er January 2019 (the " Convention "). 

The objectives of this Convention are multiple. 

First, both countries wish to promote their economic relations and cooperation in tax matters. 

Furthermore, they wish to eliminate double taxation with respect to certain taxes expressly covered by the Convention[1].

However, the Convention has provided a safeguard: the scheme or strategies put in place by taxpayers, whether individuals or legal entities, must not have the sole and exclusive aim of obtaining tax relief provided for by the Convention.

The French and Emirati taxes covered by the Convention are limited to[2] :

– income tax including in the case of real estate sales;

– tax on companies registered in France or the UAE;

– the solidarity tax on real estate assets; and

– inheritance tax.

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