This publication provides a high level overview of the tax, social security and work permit regulatory compliance requirements for expatriates engaged to work in Australia.
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Expatriates taking up employment in Australia will be subject to our comprehensive tax rules and work visa requirements.

There is currently a focus on real time data matching initiatives from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regularity agencies, including most notably the Department of Home Affairs (DHS).

These initiatives including the introduction of Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 have significantly increased compliance activity by the ATO with data sharing requirements aimed specifically at capturing expatriates and their employers for noncompliance.

Expatriate tax teams in Grant Thornton Australia’s offices can assist expatriates and their employers to navigate through Australian tax and employment related matters including advice on tax planning opportunities, management of assignment policies and the provision of Australia tax filing services.

Click on each of the areas below to expand for more information:

T45 - a. Australia Accordion block expatriate tax facts and figures
T45 - b. Australia Accordion block expatriate tax basis of taxation
T45 - c. Australia Accordion block expatriate tax other taxes

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Thomas Isbell

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George Bendall

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