During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, in line with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guidance, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued some additional guidelines for Australian expats who returned to Australia to visit, but who couldn’t leave due to covid restrictions either here or …
When you think about living as an expat, what springs to mind? Everyone has their own idea of what it means to be an expat, but there is more than one way to enjoy this type of life. Here, we take a look at three …
Living and working overseas as an Australian expat, or as a non-resident of Australia means that it’s easy to overlook your Australian tax and compliance obligations, because these things are often “out of sight, out of mind”! If you are a director of a company …
Finding the right commodity, or company to invest in is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one. We all know that investing in property is a fantastic way to build your investment portfolio and work towards financial independence. While property …
Negative gearing is a strategy used by many Australians to make tax savings, but is this strategy still accessible to Australian expats that are living overseas? In this article, we explain what negative gearing is, what it means for Australian expats and whether it is …
After the past couple of tumultuous years, it’s hard to believe that this last tax year (2021/2022) has passed so quickly! Given how quickly time seems to pass nowadays, it’s probably no surprise, that you’ll need to begin thinking about your 2022 Australian tax returns …
When we think of tax-free and low-tax countries, the Middle East or Caribbean beauty spots like the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, or perhaps European states like Switzerland and Liechtenstein come to mind first! We’d like to demonstrate though, that perhaps it’s time to think outside …
Are you an Australian resident who owns UK assets? Or do you have a place of residence in the UK and are considering moving to Australia? If so, it’s crucial to consider the relevant UK inheritance tax (IHT) implications. Current UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules …
The Australian dollar is falling! Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic and increasing fears about inflation, the value of the Australian dollar is falling. As a consequence, many expats are transferring money back to Australia because of the good exchange rate. This might seem like a …
Sources show that in 2017, 41,000 Aussies had already taken the step to move to London. If you’re like those 41,000, and you’re hoping to join London’s 8 million-strong population wondering which areas are popular for Aussie expats in London. If so, carry on reading …
