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Can You Do UpWork in Canada?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:24 pm

If you’re a Canadian looking for work, you may be wondering if you can use UpWork. The short answer is yes!

You can absolutely use UpWork as a Canadian. In fact, there are many Canadians using UpWork to find freelance work.

There are a few things to keep in mind if you’re a Canadian looking to use UpWork. First, you’ll need to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).

PRO TIP: There are a few things to be aware of if you’re considering doing Upwork in Canada. First, Upwork is not available in all Canadian provinces – only Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. Secondly, Upwork charges a processing fee for all payments made through the platform, so you’ll need to factor that into your pricing. Finally, be aware that the Canadian government requires that all online businesses charge and collect GST/HST on all sales to Canadian customers.

You can apply for a SIN through the Government of Canada website. Once you have your SIN, you’ll need to create a profile on UpWork and include your SIN in your profile information.

It’s also important to note that while you can use UpWork as a Canadian, you may not be able to access certain features that are available to users in other countries. For example, Canadians may not be able to join certain groups or participate in certain contests. However, this doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to find work on UpWork – there are still plenty of opportunities available for Canadians!

So if you’re a Canadian looking for work, don’t hesitate to sign up for UpWork and start bidding on projects!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.