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by savannahkc 575 days ago
I did this for a few years.

I just worked as an independent contractor / self-employed - didn't seem worth it for me to set up a company as I didn't have expenses to declare for tax purposes. As an independent contractor you just file Canadian taxes, its pretty easy.

I think vacation policy is all over the map - most probably won't recognize Canadian holidays but if its a smaller startup they may be more flexible. Also worth keeping in mind US companies offer fewer vacation days in general on avg. than Canadian companies.

Overall I would recommend it! Pay is better, complexities are not so bad.

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Thanks for sharing your experience—super helpful! Glad to hear the taxes were simple and the better pay made it worth it. It’s good to know the complexities aren’t too crazy!