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Blog for Australian Expats
Our Blog provides expert insights, up-to-date guidance, and practical tips tailored specifically for Australians living and working abroad.


Expat Financial Adviser in Australia: Why Australians living overseas should engage a Financial Adviser who is licensed in Australia?
For Australians living overseas, working with an Expat Financial Adviser in Australia can help you navigate these complexities while maintaining a connection to Australia's financial system.

Mitchell Kelsey
3 hours ago7 min read


Financial Planning for Australian Lawyers working overseas
Explore the key financial planning considerations for Australian lawyers working overseas and how a coordinated financial strategy can help you make informed decisions throughout your international career.

Mitchell Kelsey
6 days ago9 min read


Financial Adviser for Australians in the US
Finding a financial adviser for Australians in the US who understands the Australian financial system and the challenges of expatriate life can help you make informed decisions about your wealth.

Mitchell Kelsey
Sep 307 min read


When should an Australian Expat Engage a Financial Adviser?
When should an Australian Expat engage a financial adviser? It's a question that tends to surface eventually, whether you've just landed your first overseas role or you've been living abroad for years.

Mitchell Kelsey
Sep 247 min read


Wealth Strategies for Australians Overseas: Building and Managing Wealth While Living Abroad
Effective Wealth Strategies for Australians Overseas should take your Australian financial position into account while also considering your current circumstances overseas and your long-term plans.

Mitchell Kelsey
Sep 168 min read


Best Retirement Strategies for Australian Expats returning home
The best retirement strategies for Australian Expats returning home are rarely about making one major financial decision. Instead, they involve coordinating your Australian and overseas financial affairs before and after your return, with careful consideration of how your tax residency and retirement objectives will change.

Mitchell Kelsey
Aug 248 min read


Australian Super vs KiwiSaver for Australians Living in New Zealand
When comparing Australian Super vs KiwiSaver for Australians living in New Zealand, the right strategy depends on your long term plans. Are you planning to settle in New Zealand permanently? Could you return to Australia in the future? Where do you expect to retire?

Mitchell Kelsey
Jul 306 min read


When should an Australian Expat convert foreign currency back to Australian Dollars?
While no one can consistently predict where currencies will move next, understanding the key considerations can help Australian Expats make more informed decisions when they convert foreign currency back to Australian Dollars.

Mitchell Kelsey
Jul 225 min read


Moving from Australia to Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Australian Expats
This guide covers the key financial planning considerations for Australians moving from Australia to Saudi Arabia, including Australian tax residency, the Saudi tax environment, the absence of a Double Tax Agreement, visa and residency pathways, property ownership, currency, and more.

Mitchell Kelsey
Jul 217 min read


Selling a Former Main Residence as an Australian Expat
How the main residence exemption generally works, what changes once you become a foreign resident for Australian tax purposes, and why the timing of a sale can make a substantial difference to the tax outcome.

Mitchell Kelsey
Jul 127 min read


The Best Countries for Australian Expats Looking to Build Wealth
This article explores key jurisdictions that are often considered attractive for Australian expatriates focused on accumulation and preservation of wealth, while highlighting why each may be relevant for the best countries for Australian Expats looking to build wealth strategies.

Mitchell Kelsey
Jun 295 min read


What Should an Australian Expat Look for in a Financial Adviser?
Choosing the right Financial Adviser is one of the most important decisions an Australian Expat can make. Without appropriate professional advice, Australian Expats can make costly mistakes, miss opportunities, and cause unnecessary stress. So, what should an Australian Expat look for in a Financial Adviser?

Mitchell Kelsey
Jun 47 min read
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