No. Ayali Pay focuses on payroll within Canada. We support international businesses that need to run payroll for employees based in Canada.
International Payroll
Supporting Foreign Companies Hiring in Canada
Expanding into Canada comes with new payroll responsibilities — including CRA registration, statutory deductions, and strict compliance with Canadian federal and provincial payroll regulations. Getting it right from day one is critical to avoiding penalties and delays.
Ayali Pay is a Canadian payroll provider with over 25 years of experience, based in Thornhill, Ontario and serving businesses across the GTA and Canada. We specialize in helping foreign and non-resident businesses set up and manage payroll for their Canadian employees — from initial CRA registration through to ongoing processing and year-end T4 filing.
As a proud member of the National Payroll Institute, Ayali Pay brings the professional standards and local expertise your Canadian operations require.
What We Mean by International Payroll
In this context, international payroll refers to Canadian payroll for foreign or non-resident businesses operating in Canada.
We do not process payroll outside of Canada. Instead, we help international companies:
- Set up payroll in Canada
- Hire and pay employees based in Canada
- Meet CRA payroll requirements
- Maintain accurate payroll records
This ensures your Canadian operations are structured properly from day one.
Payroll Setup for Foreign Businesses in Canada
When a non-Canadian business hires employees in Canada, it must follow specific payroll rules.
We help with:
- CRA payroll account registration
- Employer setup and compliance requirements
- Employee onboarding for Canadian payroll
- Proper deduction setup for income tax, CPP, and EI
Setting up payroll correctly at the beginning helps avoid penalties and administrative issues later.
Managing Canadian Payroll for International Companies
Once your payroll is established, ongoing management is essential.
Ayali Pay supports:
- Regular payroll processing for Canadian employees
- Accurate calculation of deductions and contributions
- CRA remittances and reporting
- Organized payroll records for compliance
Our structured approach ensures your payroll remains consistent and compliant as your Canadian team grows.
Compliance for Non-Resident Employers
Foreign businesses operating in Canada must meet the same payroll compliance requirements as domestic companies.
This includes:
- Deducting income tax, CPP, and EI
- Remitting payroll deductions to the CRA
- Maintaining proper payroll records
- Issuing year-end slips such as T4s
Understanding and meeting these requirements is critical to avoiding penalties and delays.
When You Need Canadian Payroll Support
This service is relevant if your business is:
- Expanding into Canada
- Hiring employees based in Canada
- Opening a Canadian entity or branch
- Managing remote employees located in Canada
If your employees are working in Canada, payroll must be structured according to Canadian regulations.
Why Choose Ayali Pay
- 25+ years of Canadian payroll expertise — Deep knowledge of CRA rules, remittance deadlines, and compliance requirements for both domestic and foreign employers
- Specialists in foreign employer setup — We’ve helped international businesses from the US, UK, Europe, and beyond establish compliant Canadian payroll operations
- CRA registration support — We guide you through the full CRA payroll account registration process so you’re set up correctly before your first pay run
- Ontario and GTA based — Local expertise with a national reach across Canadian provinces and territories
- National Payroll Institute member — Our work meets the professional standards of Canada’s leading payroll association
- Backed by AccPlus — Ayali Pay is part of the Accounting Plus family, giving you access to integrated accounting and tax support alongside your payroll
- Scalable — Whether you’re hiring one employee in Canada or building a full team, our services grow with your Canadian operations
Ayali Pay helps international businesses operate confidently within Canada’s payroll framework.
International Payroll FAQs
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Do you process payroll outside of Canada?
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Can a foreign company hire employees in Canada?
Yes. Foreign companies can hire employees in Canada but must comply with Canadian payroll regulations, including tax deductions and CRA remittances.
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Do I need to register with the CRA as a foreign employer?
Yes. You must register for a CRA payroll account before paying employees in Canada.
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What deductions are required for Canadian payroll?
Employers must deduct income tax, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and Employment Insurance premiums.
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Can you help set up payroll for a new Canadian entity?
Yes. We assist with payroll setup, employee onboarding, and ongoing payroll management for businesses operating in Canada.
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Does a foreign employer need to withhold Canadian taxes even if we have no Canadian office?
Yes. If your employees are working in Canada, you are required to deduct and remit income tax, CPP, and EI to the CRA regardless of where your business is incorporated or headquartered. Ayali Pay helps you meet these obligations correctly from the start.
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Are payroll requirements different across Canadian provinces?
Yes. While federal payroll rules apply nationwide, certain provinces have additional requirements — including Quebec’s provincial pension plan (QPP) and provincial income tax rates. Ayali Pay ensures your payroll is compliant at both the federal and provincial level for wherever your employees are located.
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How long does it take to set up Canadian payroll for a foreign business?
Setup timelines depend on CRA registration processing, which typically takes 5–10 business days once the application is submitted. Ayali Pay manages the process on your behalf and ensures everything is in place before your first payroll run.
Ayali Pay is a Canadian-based payroll service provider established over 25 years ago in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We provide a fully-managed payroll service, including HR consultations, to small and medium-sized businesses in various industries across Canada.
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We file T slips to CRA electronically, all T4 slips will be ready before the CRA deadline; Employee can access their T slips through the payroll portal, even for previous years.
We automatically prepare and issue all employee t-slips at the end of each year. Our t-slip services include preparations of T4s, T4As, T5s T5018s and NR4s. Once t-slips are filed to the CRA, our payroll experts send electronic copies of t-slips to all employees.
Add-on services:
T4 Service
- Non payroll clients $240+10/slip
- payroll clients but not full year $190+10/slip
Payment Service
- $25/payment
Employees can access the payroll portal any time for all pay stubs. Not just receive pay stubs by email.