Non-Residents

• As a non-resident, what type of accounts can I open?

  If you are not currently residing in Canada but you have existing TFSAs and RRSPs

• As a non-resident, what do I need to open an account at CI Direct Investing?

  Non-residents must be a Canadian citizen, have a minimum of $25,000 to invest and

• I'm an expatriate who lives outside of Canada. Can I invest with CI Direct Investing?

  Yes! If you are a Canadian citizen residing in another country (commonly known as

• Is there a minimum investment amount for non-residents?

  If you are a non-resident client the minimum investment amount is $25,000.

• I'm not a Canadian citizen or resident. Can I invest with CI Direct Investing?

  No. Only Canadian residents or Canadian citizens living abroad can invest with CI

• For non-residents, are there tax liabilities for investing with CI Direct Investing?

  While you are a non-resident, any income earned in Canada is subject to Canadian

• As a non-resident, do I have to file a Canadian tax return when I invest with CI Direct Investing?

  That depends on the type of income you earn from Canadian sources.  If the only i

• How does investing with CI Direct Investing affect my non-resident status?

  Opening an investment account in Canada may impact your non-resident status. Bank

• What happens if I'm deemed a Canadian resident while living abroad?

  There are a number of situations in which you may be considered a 'factual reside

• What are my tax obligations if the CRA deems me a factual resident?

  According to the CRA, as a factual resident your income is taxed as if you never

• What happens if I move back to Canada?

  When you become a Canadian resident once again you may incur a tax liability on y