When applying for a job in an agency, they always ask you if you are incorporated. What does it mean to be incorporated? Is it worth being incorporated?
When applying for a job in an agency, they always ask you if you are incorporated. What does it mean to be incorporated? Is it worth being incorporated?
I have never had someone ask me that when applying for a job.
Many times they will ask me if I am a registered apprentice, or certified journeyma when going for a trade job though.
In a nutshell: They want to you know if they will be paying you as an employee or a contractor.
Being incorporated means you own a company that they would pay for your work.
So they don't have to put you on their payroll or benefits package.
would being incorporated mean they'll pay you more then since they don't have to give you benefits? is it worth being incorporated? how do I get incorporated? I have tried searching but was unable to find an answer on how to get incorporated and the costs.
When it comes to professional services, one reason is that a contractor can be forced to take on liability for mistakes and have their own insurance in place for errors & omissions.
Yes, they should pay you quite a bit more. The best part is the tax savings. There are many tax incentives for small businesses.Originally posted by qkslvr
would being incorporated mean they'll pay you more then since they don't have to give you benefits? is it worth being incorporated? how do I get incorporated? I have tried searching but was unable to find an answer on how to get incorporated and the costs.
To incorporate a numbered company, just go to a registry and they'll set you up. I think its just over $200?
Then you'll need a GST number, which is free. You'll also need a business banking account.
Depending on where you work, you might need WCB (around $100-$130 for office work) and liability insurance (huge range on this).
thanks for the info guys...