Blog for Australian Expats

Moving to New Zealand from Australia is a common choice for Australians seeking lifestyle changes, career opportunities or family connections overseas.

For Australians living and working overseas, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for proactive financial planning. With currency cycles shifting, tax rules interacting across borders, and long-term vehicles like superannuation often overlooked while abroad, there are several financial opportunities for Australian Expats who take a strategic approach.

In 2026, Australians heading offshore face new tax enforcement measures, evolving superannuation rules, and tighter compliance across multiple jurisdictions. While the opportunity can be exciting, the financial risks of getting it wrong are significant.

Having a clear checklist for Australian Expats helps ensure that nothing important is overlooked and that decisions made today continue to support your lifestyle and goals into 2026 and beyond.

Whether you’re working overseas temporarily or living abroad long-term, understanding Double Tax Agreements for Australian Expats can save you money, reduce compliance stress, and help you make better financial decisions.

In this guide, we unpack the caps in detail, outline what exceeding them may mean for your retirement strategy, and provide practical considerations to help you avoid the pitfalls.

One of the most important and often overlooked areas is the Canadian deemed disposition rules. For an Australian Expat in Canada, the rules can have a major tax impact on your worldwide assets, such as share portfolios or property holdings in Australia.

We discuss the key considerations to help you get started as an Australian Expat Buying Property in Australia, such as understanding the tax landscape, engaging a team of professionals, and choosing the right property to meet your objectives.

We discuss the idea of investing offshore and explain that in many cases, maintaining your investments within Australia through a reputable, regulated platform provides stronger long-term advantages, including security, transparency, and compliance certainty.

This blog discusses key principles and considerations that Australian Expats in Thailand should be aware of, including tax residency, foreign-sourced income, remittance rules, and the proposed changes that could affect your future decisions.

This blog explores the key capital gains tax (CGT) implications for Australian Expats holding shares, including how they are treated upon moving overseas, during your time overseas, and what happens when returning to Australia.

Dividends can be a valuable income stream, but the type of dividend, whether franked or unfranked, plays a key role in how much tax you’ll pay, both in Australia and potentially in your country of residence.

Expert advice can make all the difference, and this is where Australian Expat Financial Advice plays a vital role.

Here are five of the most frequently asked questions by Australian expats during the initial consult with a Financial Adviser, and what you need to know about each one.

Managing superannuation as an Australian expat is an important part of your long-term financial planning. Regardless of whether you're planning to return to Australia or settle abroad, your super could be one of your most valuable retirement assets.

Temporary overseas assignments can seem like a golden ticket for career advancement, personal growth, and global exposure. But for Australian Expats on secondment, the reality can be far more complex than simply packing a bag and embracing a new time zone.

In this blog, we'll explore both sides of the debate: should you keep or sell your property as an Aussie Expat? And help you make a decision that's right for your financial future.

So, what tax do I pay in Australia when living overseas? Let’s break down the rules for Aussie expats and explore the tax rates for foreign residents in detail.

Contributing to super while living in the US is not a one-size-fits-all decision. But armed with the right advice, you can make informed choices that protect your retirement savings.

In this blog, we'll explore key strategies for managing an Australian investment portfolio as a non-resident, including tax implications, income treatment, and how to choose the right investment platform.