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Overview
A non-registered account isn't registered with the government. Unlike registered accounts, non-registered accounts don't have any contribution or withdrawal limits. However, you're taxed on your earnings, including capital gains, interest, and dividends. You can open both individual and joint non-registered accounts.
Joint non-registered account considerations
Joint non-registered accounts have the same permissions for both account owners, so you can flexibly manage your money. This means that both account owners can
- view the transactions made in the account,
- deposit funds, and
- withdraw funds.
How to open a non-registered account
To open an individual or joint non-registered account, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Wealthsimple app
- From the Home tab, scroll down and tap Open or move account
- Tap Open a new account
- Tap View all accounts
- Choose Non-registered from the account menu
- Tap Get started
- Choose who will use this account: You or You and someone else
- Choose what you'd like to invest in
- Follow the prompts to open your non-registered account
- Log in to your Wealthsimple profile
- From the Home page, select + Add account
- Select Invest
- In the account type row, select Non-registered. If it's not shown, select View all first, then choose Non-registered
- Choose who will use this account: You or You and someone else
- Choose how you'll use the account: Portfolios or Trade
- Follow the prompts to finish opening your account
Tax considerations
You'll need to report the investment income you earn, such as interest, dividends, and capital gains, when you file your taxes. Once your tax documents are ready, you can find them directly through your Wealthsimple account.
Frequently asked questions
What can I invest in with a non-registered account?
You can open a variety of Wealthsimple investing products, including Wealthsimple Portfolios and stock trading accounts.
Individual non-registered accounts
- You can open multiple portfolios.
- You can open up to 8 individual trading accounts.
Joint non-registered accounts
- You can open one joint portfolio.
- You can open up to 8 joint trading accounts.
Why do I have to verify my identity?
When you open a non-registered account, we have to take a few extra steps to verify your identity because these accounts aren't registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We do this extra verification to protect our clients' identities and for anti-money laundering (AML) purposes.
Can I add a beneficiary to a non-registered account?
No, the Canadian government doesn't allow beneficiaries to be added to non-registered accounts. Instead, you'll need to manage this through your estate, for example in your will.
Can I convert another account into a non-registered account?
No, converting accounts isn't possible. If you want to move funds from another account to a non-registered account, you may be able to set up an internal transfer.
Can I add a co-owner to an existing non-registered account?
No, you can't add a co-owner to an existing account. However, you can open a new joint non-registered account and then internally transfer your assets from your non-registered account to your joint account.
What are the rights of survivorship for a joint non-registered account?
Joint non-registered accounts are Tenants in Common (TIC) in Quebec and Joint with Rights of Survivorship (JWROS) in all other provinces.
Do deposits into joint non-registered accounts count toward Premium and Generation client statuses?
All deposits into a joint non-registered account count toward the net deposit requirements for Premium and Generation client statuses for both account owners.
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