🇨🇦 Canada

Canada Tax Waiver Support

Reduce or eliminate withholding on your Canadian tour income — we handle the administrative preparation and filing coordination.

The Issue

15% of your fee is withheld by default.

Non-resident artists performing in Canada are generally subject to 15% withholding on gross performance income under Regulation 105. That means every promoter deducts 15% before you're paid — regardless of your actual net income or expenses.

15%
Standard CRA withholding rate

What that means for your tour

  • Reduced settlement at show completion You receive less than your contracted fee on the night of the show.
  • Disrupted tour cash flow Withheld funds don't arrive until after the CRA processes a post-tour refund — if one is filed.
  • Delays recovering overpaid tax Post-tour recovery filings with the CRA take time, and many artists never complete them.
What We Do

We manage your Regulation 105 waiver process.

We handle the administrative preparation and coordination of your Canadian tax waiver documentation — so your team can focus on the tour, not the paperwork.

  • Organizing required tax and identity documentation
  • Preparing waiver application packages
  • Coordinating submission-ready files for the appropriate filing party
  • Assisting with promoter documentation and payment instructions once approved
Outcomes may include full exemption or reduced withholding, depending on eligibility and approval by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). All documents are reviewed, signed, and submitted by the client or their authorized representative.
Who It's For

Built for touring professionals.

Touring Musicians & DJs

Solo artists and acts performing at venues across Canada who want to protect their settlement income.

Artist Managers & Booking Agents

Teams managing Canadian touring on behalf of international artists who need a reliable filing partner.

Production Companies

Companies coordinating multi-act tours or large-scale productions who need organized, submission-ready documentation.

International Performers

Any non-resident performer — regardless of home country — who earns income at Canadian shows.

Process Overview

Four steps from start to approved.

01

Intake

Share your tour details, show dates, venue list, and supporting documentation.

02

Preparation

We assemble and organize your complete Regulation 105 waiver package.

03

Coordination

We provide submission support to the CRA via the appropriate filing channels.

04

Completion

Promoters receive approved documentation for settlement processing before or on show day.

The Result

More money, less paperwork.

  • Potential reduction or elimination of withholding where eligible
  • Cleaner, faster waiver processing with organized documentation
  • Fewer administrative delays with promoters at settlement
  • Organized post-tour tax documentation ready for any follow-up filings

Ready to reduce your Canadian withholding?

Send us your tour details and we'll coordinate your waiver preparation and filing support.

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