Satellite office in Canada თემის ავტორი: Al Arafat
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Al Arafat 
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Local time: 14:29
ინგლისური -> ბენგალური
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Hello Everyone!
Recently, I was approached by a small agency, located in South Asia, regarding a business matter. They offered me some monetary benefits if I let them use my address and phone number to act as their satellite office in North America. I have been working with them for a while; albeit they are still expanding, they have been very good in all aspects. Now the question is: if I accept their offer to use my particulars for their purpose, do I have to conform to any federa... See more Hello Everyone!
Recently, I was approached by a small agency, located in South Asia, regarding a business matter. They offered me some monetary benefits if I let them use my address and phone number to act as their satellite office in North America. I have been working with them for a while; albeit they are still expanding, they have been very good in all aspects. Now the question is: if I accept their offer to use my particulars for their purpose, do I have to conform to any federal and/ or provincial rules and regulations? Is there anything else that might affect me?
Thank you in advance.
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Sheila Wilson
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Local time: 19:29
წევრი (2007)
ინგლისური
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| The effects may be enormous | Aug 9, 2016 |
Al Arafat wrote:
They offered me some monetary benefits if I let them use my address and phone number to act as their satellite office in North America.
Now the question is: if I accept their offer to use my particulars for their purpose, do I have to conform to any federal and/ or provincial rules and regulations? Is there anything else that might affect me?
I really don't know the facts and figures but I'd have thought you might become liable for just about anything and everything. You should be taking legal and financial advice, IMHO.
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Linda Li
შეერთებული შტატები
Local time: 13:29
ინგლისური -> ჩინური
| That sounds scary! | Aug 9, 2016 |
You'd better consult with a lawyer, and it does not sound a good idea to me.
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Al Arafat
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Local time: 14:29
ინგლისური -> ბენგალური
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თემის ავტორი | Thanks Sheila and Linda | Aug 9, 2016 |
Thanks Sheila and Linda for your concerns. For this moment, let's assume that nothing 'bad' happens from the agency. Do I still need to apply for the 'business Identification number' or "Trade licence" in Ontario/ Canada as the company is already registered in that particular country? I will not provide anything else other than my address.
Thanks again.
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| Always sketchy | Aug 10, 2016 |
If ever your business relationship sours, what happens then?
Would you become an authorized signatory? Does that imply liability?
If ever they stop paying translators/go bankrupt, could you withstand the mail/phone onslaught?
Do they expect you to answer the phone?
On what basis would you be remunerated? Would you be penalized if you DON'T answer a call/receive a package - essentially tethering you to your home/office?
Would your ... See more If ever your business relationship sours, what happens then?
Would you become an authorized signatory? Does that imply liability?
If ever they stop paying translators/go bankrupt, could you withstand the mail/phone onslaught?
Do they expect you to answer the phone?
On what basis would you be remunerated? Would you be penalized if you DON'T answer a call/receive a package - essentially tethering you to your home/office?
Would your status change from 'self-employed' to 'employee' at the provincial or federal level?
There are dozens of virtual offices that offer what they're asking you for - either they think you'll be cheaper or they're business neophytes. In both cases it's not worth the headache. ▲ Collapse
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| It just makes me feel uncomfortable | Aug 11, 2016 |
Something doesn't feel right, and I would be leery. Mostly a gut feeling.
Canada has a good reputation, and maybe it's good to be located here, but then maybe the entities who are "located" here should in fact actually be located here.
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Tina Vonhof (X)
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Local time: 12:29
ჰოლანდიური -> ინგლისური
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| Need a lawyer | Aug 11, 2016 |
Al Arafat wrote:
Thanks Sheila and Linda for your concerns. For this moment, let's assume that nothing 'bad' happens from the agency. Do I still need to apply for the 'business Identification number' or "Trade licence" in Ontario/ Canada as the company is already registered in that particular country? I will not provide anything else other than my address.
Thanks again.
Be smart, consult a lawyer. No-one else can tell you what exactly is involved, what you need or don't need, and whether it's all above board.
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Sheila Wilson
ესპანეთი
Local time: 19:29
წევრი (2007)
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| They don't have to have negative intentions | Aug 11, 2016 |
Al Arafat wrote:
I will not provide anything else other than my address.
Arianne has outlined a few situations that might prove extremely problematic for you even if the company doesn't have anything other than goodwill towards you.
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Ewa Olszowa
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Local time: 14:29
პოლონური -> ინგლისური
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| Virtual office | Nov 6, 2016 |
They may consider virtual office just for address and telephone number.
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