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 …
Bank accounts for Australian expats: key issues
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 …
Top 4 US tax issues for Australian expats
As an expat moving to the US, there are countless things to consider, including: insurance, employment, housing, a good school for the kids and more. However, one of the most important considerations that is often forgotten – taxation laws, and more specifically, the US tax …
Canada tax brief for Australian expats
Canada – The Great White North Are you looking for somewhere to make a fresh start? Look no further than Canada. With world-class healthcare, a robust economy, a diverse population, stunning natural surrounds and more, it’s hardly surprising so many Aussies are relocating to Canada. …
Expats and social media
Thanks to social media, expat life has never been better so lets take a look at expats and social media. For Australians, homesickness can be a particularly acute problem, especially when they first move overseas. After all, Australia is a remote island and our casual …
Taxation: Why US Citizens in Australia are giving up their US citizenships
The Trump era has divided Americans. This may be one of the possible reasons why many Americans who have made Australia their second home are considering leaving their birth country for good. According to a
Australian expats and foreign employment income
Last week Kaylene relocated to Suzhou, China to begin a three-year work contract with a UK-based university. There is a clause in her contract that allows early termination of employment. Kaylene is one of many young Australians who is attracted to the glamour and excitement …
Moving overseas? Tax issues to consider
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 …
Tax Brief – UK tax for Australian expats
For Australians who live in the UK, the question of residency for tax purposes is a thorny issue. One of the main reasons for this is that you could be a resident of both countries. So what exactly makes you a resident and how does …
5 essential tax tips for Australians moving to the UK
Here’s some important tax tips for Australians moving to the UK Beginning a new career overseas, or setting down roots in a different country is an exciting prospect for many. And with so many similarities to Australia, yet much more diverse (and cooler) weather, the …