Employer compliance fee

What is the employer compliance fee? How do I pay it?

The employer compliance fee is a fee that employers must pay to hire a temporary worker through the International Mobility Program (IMP).

You don’t need to pay the employer compliance fee if you hire a worker:

• with a valid open work permit or
• through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

To pay, create an account in the Employer Portal and submit an offer of employment.

Employer compliance exemptions

Some employers don’t need to pay the employer compliance fee when they are LMIA-exempt. Find out if you are exempt.

I paid the employer compliance fee, but the temporary worker’s application for a work permit was refused. Can I get a refund?

Yes. You will get a refund automatically. You do not have to apply for it. If you do not receive a notice about your refund within 8 weeks, follow the instructions to obtain a refund.

I paid the employer compliance fee, but the worker is not coming to Canada. Can I get a refund?

Yes, you can get a refund. However, you must withdraw your offer of employment first. Once the offer of employment has been withdrawn, a refund will be issued automatically to the same payment method you used to pay. Refunds can take up to a year to be processed.

Read the Employer Portal User Guide to find out how to withdraw your offer.