Aside from concerning yourself with your Australian tax return while you’re living as an expat overseas, you may also need to think about school for your children. A large number of Australian expats choose to home school their children when they move overseas. It helps …
3 attractive destinations for Aussie expats
For many Australians who are part of the daily grind in one of our crowded cities, the thought of moving overseas and starting afresh can be tempting. A big move to a new, exciting country you are unfamiliar with can be scary, yes. It can …
Building wealth as an expat
You’ve made a choice to work overseas, but no one said that you had to forgo your right to strive for great wealth. In fact, living the expat life can be made more extraordinary with a good income stream. Let’s take a look at some …
Interesting facts about expat life
A recent survey of over 14,000 global expats has revealed some interesting facts about expat life and living away from your home country. The survey, conducted by Munich-based InterNations, went to over 1.5 million of its members in over 390 cities. They asked their expat …
3 issues expats should not overlook
Common issues that expats shouldn’t ignore When preparing to leave Australia and become an expat, there are many things you need to consider. From figuring out what to do with your belongings to learning how to handle your Australian tax returns and working out your …
Owning Australian investment property
Owning Australian investment property as an expat can be a great way of accumulating and growing wealth! No matter how far and wide we travel, owning that great Australian beachside property back home in Oz might be a dream that never leaves us. So now, …
Preparing for expat life: expat etiquette
Expat etiquette Moving overseas can be one of life’s most exciting and fulfilling adventures. You are leaving what you are used to and embarking on an adventure into the unknown. What will the culture be like? How about the food . . . what will …
Thinking of moving to Australia and starting a business?
Thinking of moving to Australia and starting a business? If the answer is “yes”, there are a few important points you need to consider first. As well as having a sound business plan that covers all areas of your new venture, you should ensure you’re …
Can I move my business overseas?
Can I move my business overseas is a question that we hear from time to time. There are a few circumstances that might make you want to up your sails and take your business overseas. Your business could be growing and have a global reach, …
Preparing for expat life: documents
Sorting your documents For expats preparing to head overseas, there’s a million things to do and so it’s very easy to forget about getting your personal, historical documents together. It’s an important step, because invariably, at some point soon after you land in your new …