Trump takes charge, assertive but untested 45th US president. WASHINGTON (AP) â Pledging emphatically to empower America's forgotten men and women, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a riven nation facing an unpredictable era under his assertive but untested leadership.
Dividends paid by a publicly traded Canadian corporation to non-resident shareholders are subject to a 25 per cent withholding tax. The general rate of 25 per cent can be reduced if Canada has a tax treaty with the non-residentsâ country.
Sales Tax in Canada. Sales tax in Canada is applied to products you purchase using your already-taxed income. The rate of VAT in Canada (value-added tax) is 5% (Federal GST) with exemptions for small-businesses and 0â10%(PST), depending on the type of product being purchased.