Architect - self employment

[jason]

Hi I just have a quick question.
I am an architect; do you think self employment is an option since I don't know anybody in Canada?

Thanks

[lana]

Why not Jason? You can register a corporation and start doing contracting jobs. You can work from home or go to your clients’ office. In fact most of the architects are self employed; it is more of a creative job, like art and design.

[Tsveta]

Hi Jason,
You can look for both permanent and contract positions. If you find a contract position you can register a corporation then (it is very easy and it will take you 2-3 hours and as far as I remember around $200-$300).

[jason]

Thanks Tsveta,
Do you know how can I register a corporation?

[Tsveta]

First you have to determine if you want to register a corporation or sole proprietorship. There is a difference. I would suggest you to register a corporation. The easiest way is to contact a company who deals with that. You pay a small fee and they do everything for you.

[jason]

Thank again. Do you know what the differences between sole proprietorship and corporation are?

Sorry for asking so many questions....

[philip]

You can try going through one of the contractor compliance companies. As many companies won’t use one person corps see why on the survey at www.payprodirect.com/reclassification

[contractor]

Thank again. Do you know what the differences between sole proprietorship and corporation are?

Sorry for asking so many questions....

Tax wise is better to register a corporation :)

[Tsveta]

Thank again. Do you know what the differences between sole proprietorship and corporation are?

Sorry for asking so many questions....

Hi Jason,
this thread will give you an idea:
http://jobforum.ca/showthread.php?t=387