What is a nr73?
Robert Miller
Updated on March 07, 2026
NR-73 is the form available to individuals to determine the status of residency when leaving Canada. The purpose of completing an NR-73 is if an individual wants opinion on residency status, which is determined case by case (i.e., for each individual based on their individual circumstances).
How do I submit nr73?
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to eSign your nr73 form:
- Select the document you want to sign and click Upload.
- Choose My Signature.
- Decide on what kind of eSignature to create. There are three variants; a typed, drawn or uploaded signature.
- Create your eSignature and click Ok.
- Press Done.
What is Canadian residency status?
The most important thing to consider when determining your residency status in Canada for income tax purposes is whether or not you maintain, or you establish, residential ties with Canada. Significant residential ties with Canada include: a home in Canada. a spouse or common-law partner in Canada.
What is a deemed non-resident?
Canadians or Primary Resident card holders can be considered deemed non-resident if you are considered a resident of the country in which you live outside of Canada. Due to the tax treaty we have with the country of origin are not considered residents of Canada.
How long can you stay in Canada without paying taxes?
You may be permitted to stay in Canada as a visitor for up to 6 months.
How do I become a Canadian tax resident?
as individuals who spend a total of 183 days or more in a year in Canada or who are employed by the Government of Canada or a Canadian province.) An individual may take into account their residency status under a relevant Canadian tax treaty when determining whether they are a resident in Canada.
What is the difference between resident and non-resident in Canada?
Residency is a crucial element of the Canadian tax system. Residents of Canada must declare their worldwide income and pay taxes on it, while non-residents are taxed only on their Canadian-sourced income. Therefore, it is your residency status that determines your liability to tax in Canada.
