CRA T4A-NR Non-Resident Tax Withholding Remittance Form

Managing non-resident tax withholding obligations for payments to foreign contractors can be complex and time-consuming. This CRA T4A-NR Non-Resident Tax Withholding Remittance Form template simplifies the process for Canadian businesses that engage international contractors, consultants, and service providers.

Designed specifically for Canadian businesses, accounting firms, and HR departments, this template ensures you capture all the information required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for T4A-NR reporting. Whether you're paying foreign contractors for services rendered in Canada or managing regular cross-border payments, this form helps you maintain compliance with Part XIII withholding tax requirements.

The form collects essential payer information, detailed non-resident recipient data, payment specifics, and withholding calculations—all organized in a clear, logical flow. Built-in calculations help determine the correct withholding amounts based on payment type and applicable tax rates, reducing errors and ensuring accurate remittance to the CRA.

Why use Paperform for CRA tax compliance?

Paperform's conditional logic ensures you only collect relevant information based on payment type and treaty status. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and paper forms, you can receive submissions directly into your accounting software through native integrations or Stepper workflows that automatically route submissions to your finance team, update your records, and trigger remittance scheduling.

For accounting firms managing multiple clients, Agency+ features let you deploy branded versions of this form across different organizations while maintaining centralized oversight. With SOC 2 Type II compliance and data residency controls, your sensitive financial and personal information stays secure and meets Canadian regulatory standards.

Whether you're an SMB making occasional payments to foreign contractors or a larger organization with regular cross-border transactions, this template provides a professional, efficient solution for managing your T4A-NR withholding obligations without the administrative headache.