CPP Rates and maximums for self-employed 2000 – 2007

The following tables show the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rates and maximums for self-employed from 2000 to 2007 :

CPP contribution rates for self-employed from 2004 to 2007

Year 2007 2006 2005 2004
Rate for self-employed 9.9% 9.9% 9.9% 9.9%
Maximum persionalbe earnings $43,700 $42,100 $41,100 $40,500
Basic exemption $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
Maximum contributory earnings $40,200 $38,600 $47,600 $37,000
Self-employed maximum contribution $3,979.80 $3,821.40 $3,722.40 $3,663.00

CPP Contribution rates for self-employed from 2000 to 2003

Year 2003 2002 2001 2000
Rate for self-employed 9.9% 9.4% 8.6% 7.8%
Maximum pensionable earnings $39,900 $39,100 $38,300 $37,600
Basic exemption $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
Maximum contributory earnings $36,400 $35,600 $34,800 $34,100
Self-employed maximum contribution $3,603.60 $3,346.40 $2,992.80 $2,659.80