Tax on Super as an Australian citizen not resident for tax

 Author: RachelATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator

7 May 2026

Hi @Fortyquestions,

If you are a non‑resident for Australian tax purposes and withdraw superannuation from a taxed fund at age 60 or over, no Australian tax is payable. The tax‑free component is never taxed, and the taxable component from a taxed fund is also tax‑free in Australia once you're 60 or over.

Higher Australian tax rates may apply if you're under 60 or if the benefit comes from an untaxed fund.

While Australia doesn't tax the withdrawal in these circumstances, the amount may be taxable in the UK under their tax law. The Australia–UK tax treaty primarily operates to prevent double taxation and does not usually exempt Australian superannuation withdrawals from UK tax.

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