Salary calculator
Your Canadian offer as monthly take-home pay, compared with your situation in France.
Updated October 13, 2026Stage 2 of 4
Preparing to leave
Visa, eTA, insurance, documents, French formalities, company structure: everything to sort out before you leave.
Some steps take several months. Here are the ones to start before leaving France.
- ExploringConsidering Canada for business, a move or a trip? Compare, check your eligibility and estimate your budget before you commit.
- Preparing to leaveVisa, eTA, insurance, documents, French formalities, company structure: everything to sort out before you leave.
- ArrivingSIN, bank account, health card, phone, housing, driving licence: the first steps after arriving in Canada, in the right order.
- Living in CanadaTaxes, registered accounts, credit, permanent residence, growing a business: topics for people already living or working in Canada.
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Trip budget calculator
The total cost of your trip, provincial taxes and tips included.
Updated October 13, 2026Market-entry checklist
A roadmap adapted to your business model, with progress tracking.
Updated October 13, 2026Guides for this stage
Canada eTA: who needs one, what it costs and how to apply
The eTA is mandatory for French nationals flying to Canada. C$7 fee, validity, the official application and the trap of third-party websites.
Checked October 13, 2026Sales tax and tipping in Canada: why the price you see isn't the price you pay
In Canada, prices are shown before tax and tipping is expected. Tax rates by province, how to calculate a tip and worked examples for a traveller from France.
Checked October 13, 2026