Non-resident in Hong Kong

Hi all,

I have moved to Hong Kong since I graduated from university and been working here for almost 2 years now. I reported my HK income for yr 2006, but I didn't declare my departure date with CRA. I would like to declare it this year and appreciate some experienced expats to share with me.

My status:
- no property
- single, no children
- have not-so-active banking account, BC medical, BC driver license

1. To inform CRA of my non-residency, do I only need to fill in the departure date on the front page of T1? Any other forms I need to complete? I have read elsewhere that we should avoid submitting NR 73 and being put "under the radar"
2. Further to Q1, do I just complete schedule D and simply tick "You were non-resident of Canada"?
3. How likely would CRA consider me as resident of Canada based on my secondary ties in CAN (bank a/c, medical, d/l)?
4. Am I allowed to file via NETFILE when filing as non-resident?

Cheers

Hi,

I will also be moving to the Hong Kong area ans was wondering if you found answer to your questions ?