{"id":4660,"date":"2019-12-21T10:17:36","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T15:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/?p=4660"},"modified":"2019-12-21T10:17:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-21T15:17:36","slug":"become-an-nri-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/become-an-nri-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I become an NRI in Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for potential customers for your business? Look no further; Canada is a huge market comprising of 37.5 million people. In consumer businesses, getting eyes on your products is one of the best ways of gaining brand awareness, and ultimately, sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cGrowth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

James Cash Penney<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In essence, expanding your business onto Canadian soil will drive profitability. Thankfully, Canada has a robust Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Program that provides clear guidance for those wishing to import goods into the country. Being an NRI will allow the importer — in this case you\/your business — to include shipping, customs clearance, duties, taxes, and other fees directly in the selling price for the customer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid nasty surprises upon delivery for them by keeping the ordering process transparent and stable for the customer (which certainly doesn\u2019t make for good customer experience.)<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the definition of a Non-Resident Importer (NRI)?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Simply put, a Non-Resident Importer can be either a company or a person that doesn\u2019t live in Canada, but wishes to act as an Importer of Record (IOR) for their shipment of goods into the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All About Non-Resident Importing<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the benefits of becoming a Non-Resident Importer (NRI)?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

When you prioritize your Canadian customers\u2019 shopping experience by becoming an NRI, the process becomes more moe simple for both parties. We\u2019ve laid out a few key benefits below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You can ship items directly to the customer\u2019s Canadian address, customers won\u2019t need to go to a customs representative to obtain their purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The tracking process becomes a lot more transparent, so customers can estimate when an order will be delivered.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The customer is not surprised by additional taxes or fees upon the delivery of their order.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Due to the fact that you pay taxes directly to the Canadian government, customers can see exactly what the prices are for the items they browse and order.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"NRI<\/a><\/p>\n

    Quick tips for new NRIs:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n