Blog for Australian Expats

Contributing to superannuation while living overseas is not only possible, but for many expats, it's also a smart financial move, especially when considering long-term retirement planning and tax advantages.

If you're an Australian who spent part of your career working in the United States (US), you may be wondering if you can still receive US Social Security benefits while living in Australia.

In this blog, we look at whether Australian Expats can withdraw from their Superannuation while living overseas, the superannuation rules to navigate, and what challenges they might face when doing so.

In this article, we’ll explain the different types of superannuation contributions, the current caps, how the carry forward rules work, and how you can take advantage of the carry forward concessional contribution rules as an Australian expat.

For many Australians heading overseas, questions about Australian assets such as superannuation often arise. Can an Australian Expat contribute to their Australian Superannuation if they’re no longer earning income in Australia? The short answer is yes, but there are things you should know before deciding it’s the right move financially.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the six key risks you need to know when it comes to retirement planning for Australian Expats.