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nelsona

To answer my question, yes, it is possible to get stock options as an independent contractor. The Non-qualified type of stock options can be granted to the contractor's corporation.

Another question:
f I incorporate federally, do I still have to register provincially, even though I plan ...

Ok

Thanks.

Personally, I am thinking of incorporating because of liability concern. Now the part about the stock options still do not make sense, can a company give another company stock options? Like you mention I rather get cash than equity but, I am not the one deciding...

I assume it takes time ...

nelsona wrote:
> You are essentially being asked to work corp-to-corp, which is not a bad
> thing. You could then draw a salary from YOUR corp. Then you don't have to
> worry about being considered an employee of this US form. they would simply
> cut you a check, doesn't matter which currency or ...

Hey,

I have been offered to work remotely for a US-based startup for 87k/year + stock options. They want me to work as an independent contractor, to incorporate and made clear they don't want to create or go through a Canadian entity.

So far, my understanding:
1- The company does not want to deal ...