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 …
Thinking of getting into property investment in Australia and want to understand how to manage tax on Australian property? Whether you’ve moved abroad permanently or you’re temporarily working in a different country for a few years, specific rules apply if you happen to be an …
Moving abroad and living life as an expat is an incredibly rewarding and educational experience, but it does come with a few complications. From coming to terms with the visa requirements of a country for expats, through to understanding and embracing a new culture and/or …
Whether you’re an expat working in Australia or a native working overseas, there is always the chance that you will run into some kind of tax issue. With so many countries employing wildly different systems to deal with taxation, it can help to know what …
Foreigners who are interested in doing so, can own property in Singapore can do so, but like Australia, there are restrictions, and the process is tightly regulated by the Residential Property Act and the Singapore Land Authority. Similar comments apply to commercial property. Who is …
