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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.


Can an Australian Expat Contribute to their Australian Superannuation?
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.

Mitchell Kelsey
2 days ago4 min read


Filing an Australian Tax Return while Living Overseas
If you're an Australian Expat living abroad, you may be wondering whether you still need to file an Australian tax return. The answer isn’t always straightforward. It depends on several factors, including your residency status for tax purposes, the type of income you earn, and whether that income is sourced from Australia.

Mitchell Kelsey
5 days ago4 min read


PFICs for Australian Expats: What Aussies in the US Need to Know
What Australian Expats in the US need to know about PFICs is that these types of investments, including popular Australian mutual funds or ETFs, can lead to complicated tax filings and significant financial penalties if not handled properly. This guide breaks down PFICs for Australian Expats.

Mitchell Kelsey
Apr 304 min read


Understanding the Australian Tax Residency Rules as an Australian Expat
In this blog post, we’ll bring you up to speed on the Australian tax residency rules and the recent proposed changes to the rules.

Mitchell Kelsey
Feb 287 min read


Top 5 Australian Expat Financial Myths Debunked
In this article, we debunk the top five financial myths that Australian Expats encounter when managing their financial situation abroad.

Mitchell Kelsey
Feb 175 min read


Investing in Property Vs Shares – What’s Better for Australian Expats?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of investing in shares and real estate as an Australian Expat.

Mitchell Kelsey
Feb 56 min read


Top 5 Financial Challenges Australian Expats Face and How an Expat Financial Adviser Can Help
We explore some of the most common financial challenges faced by Australian Expats and how an experienced Expat Financial Adviser can help.

Mitchell Kelsey
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Why you should partner with an Expat Financial Adviser
In this article, we explore why you should partner with an Expat Financial Adviser by explaining their expertise, qualifications & services.

Mitchell Kelsey
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Equity-based Compensation: The Basics for Australian Expats – ESPPs
This guide is for Australians and Australian Expats seeking to understand and get the most out of their equity-based compensation plans.

Mitchell Kelsey
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatment of property as an Australian Expat
Learn about the Capital Gains Tax treatment of Australian real estate as a non-resident Australian Expat.

Mitchell Kelsey
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Equity-based Compensation: The Basics for Australian Expats - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
This guide is for Australians and Australian Expats seeking to understand and get the most out of their equity-based compensation plans.

Mitchell Kelsey
Oct 7, 20245 min read


The Benefits of Engaging an Expat Financial Adviser for Ongoing Advice
Learn about the benefits of engaging a Financial Adviser for ongoing advice from our Director, Mitchell Kelsey.

Mitchell Kelsey
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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