I would like to know how the tax is applied on the funds moved from overseas after migration. I understand there is some tax holiday period...??

I am planning to move to Canada in one year time as a permanent resident. But I would not want to sell my property during the first 5 years. I am thinking of selling it once I get settled in Canada.

Will I be taxed if I bring the proceeds of this sale after 5 years?
If yes, currently what is the tax rate for such funds tranfered after first 5 years.

Thanks

IMO, it will be best if you can sell your property and bring the proceeds with you to Canada as settlement funds.
There is no tax on settlement funds.
However, you do need to declare any amounts/instruments > $10K CAD at the point of entry, but there shouldn't be any tax.
Once you deposit that amount into a bank here, any interest earned on that amount will, of course, be taxable.

On the other hand, if you sell your property after 5 years, it will attract capital gains taxes.
You will have to calculate the capital gains on that property.
Refer:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/rprtng-ncm/lns101-170/127/gns/clclt/menu-eng.html

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Is it possible for a Canadian (with OCI status) to live in India, & have a principal residence in India, so there's no tax on the property

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Is it possible for a Canadian (with OCI status) to live in India, & have a principal residence in India, so there's no tax on the property

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Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your reply. To calculate capital gain or loss.

What will be considered cost price of the property? Cost of property, when it was purchased or Valuation of the property after 5 years.