Over the past 18 months, here at Expat Taxes, we’ve been approached by more and more Australians planning to prepare for a life abroad. Without doubt, the Covid-19 global pandemic has had a lot to do with this as employees, and employers have transitioned to …
Get the most out of life as an expat with these tips
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 …
Should Australian expats be required to pay for quarantine?
Should Australian expats be required to pay for quarantine is the question that many Australian expats have on their minds at present. In fact, many Australian expats are criticising the government’s new ruling that they must spend 14 days in quarantine, and be charged for …
Tips to help your kids adjust to expat life
Moving to a different country is a huge undertaking, so we’ve put together a list of tips to help your kids adjust to expat life and in particular, to school abroad. It’s a well-known fact that moving to a different country as an Australian expat …
How to choose an overseas school for your children
When moving overseas to live and work as an expat, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right school for your children. Some children adapt very well to new environments and ways of learning, but others do not. As such, we’ve …
Expats – the importance of communities
We all live in them and many times take them for granted; these are our local communities. Whether it be your street, your immediate neighbours, your work team or colleagues, your social club, fitness club, or online communities, the list of possible communities that we …
5 tips for helping kids adjust to expat life
Relocating overseas and adjusting to expat life can be stressful for parents, and even more so for children. Moving away from everything and everyone they know, starting at a new school in an unfamiliar country can be scary. However, there are simple ways to help …
How to solve 3 common expat anxieties before you move
If you have made the decision to move overseas and become an Australian expat, you are no doubt feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. Starting a new life abroad can be thrilling, but often the anxiety of leaving your familiar life behind can overshadow …
5 things to consider before you become an expat
Are you relocating or planning to relocate overseas for work? While broadening your life experience and exposing you to new things, moving overseas is also quite daunting. For a smooth transition, here are the top five things you should keep in mind before you become …
Being an expat overseas can enrich your family’s life
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 …
