As an Australian expat, filling out your tax return can be complex – especially if you’re unclear of your tax obligations. So, before moving abroad, it’s vital to know your Australian tax residency status. Generally, expats fall under one of these categories: an Australian resident …
You’re heading off from Australia to work overseas. It’s a career opportunity, a cultural adventure, and a financial boost. To ensure all three work in your favour with your Australian taxes, it’s essential to avoid unnecessary losses. You can’t achieve that by dealing with the …
Steeped in tradition, while producing world-first technology and innovations, South Korea truly offers something for everyone. Home to tech heavyweights like Samsung and LG, South Korea is ideal for expats working in IT, finance and electronics. Also, boasting the world’s fastest internet connection, Aussie expats …
Beginning your life as an Australian expat feels like you are setting up an entirely new life; from buying a home to furnishing your house, everything you had set up in Australia needs establishing in your new home overseas. Banking is one of those components …
Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …
A wise man once said, “east or west, home is best”. Is it possible however, to feel at home away from home? For Australians planning to move abroad, there are several financial decisions that can be made to ensure they have the most beneficial stay …
If you’re thinking about becoming an expat overseas, you’ve probably spent hours considering the financial and logistical aspects of such an enormous decision, as well as all of the people you’ll be leaving behind. You may find the idea of swapping somewhere you know and …
If you’re an Aussie expat living in Bali, you may be well aware of the fact that taxes for Australians living in Bali and your tax obligations generally, are a little complex. Indeed, many expats mistakenly believe that they are exempt from Indonesian taxes or …
Although English is the language of business, the ability to speak like locals in their local language helps in settling down fast. It can be frustrating when you are not able to ask for directions or order a simple meal when English isn’t widely spoken. …
So you’re about to undertake your first expat move overseas? An overseas posting is a major turning point in your career. It demonstrates an acknowledgement of your skills and abilities to deliver the desired outcomes in what is an increasingly competitive global employment environment. If …
