Expats Moving to Australia

For expats moving to Australia – complex issues can arise in relation to the timing of Australian tax residency and the impact this has on amounts which may be taxable.

The interaction of Australia’s rules with the tax laws of the expat’s home country need to be carefully assessed based on the personal circumstances of the expat.

An important question is how Australia’s international tax laws apply to foreign assets and liabilities, including those held in companies or trusts.

Often this means that expats moving to Australia’s need to understand of how Australia’s international tax laws will treat their home country assets and structures.

If you are moving to Australia, we recommend our Moving to Australia Tax Review. The review is designed to advise expats moving to Australia and identify tax issues they may face in Australia and their home country.