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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 …
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 …
If you are moving overseas then you probably will be enrolling your children in a local school. If this school isn’t an English-based school, it won’t be long before your child is speaking two languages as it’s amazing how quickly a young brain can adapt. …
The number of Australians that go abroad to live or travel is increasing by about 5% each year. However, travelling, living and working overseas can land you in some tricky situations, and many you might end up in a position where you’re in need of …
Living and working in a different country is an exciting adventure. A new culture and a higher salary are attractive qualities that many Aussie expats pursue. Unfortunately though, taxes follow us wherever we go. For some Aussie expats, their work will require them to divide …
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 …
So, you’ve found a job overseas and you’re about to become an Australian expat. Congratulations, it’s an exciting and nerve-wracking time, all rolled up in one! You’ve done all the paperwork. You’ve got your finances sorted. Your insurance, taxes, tax returns, property and investments are …
There’s nothing more exciting than preparing for life as an expat, packing up your life and moving your family to a new country. But it’s important to ensure you’re thoroughly prepared first, especially if you have young children and a growing family. Here are four …
Although we specialise in tax for Australian expats, we also know that for many of us, when offered an international posting, there’s a lot more to worry about than expat tax returns in Australia and so in this article we’ll take a look at some …
