Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Ahmet Can Uçar, and I am an international student currently enrolled in a Certificate III in Business at Lonsdale Institute. I am writing to seek clarification regarding my work rights and the compliance of my proposed online business activities with Australian tax regulations.
As an international student, I am aware that I am permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight. To comply with this regulation, I currently work 24 hours per week for an employer, ensuring that I do not exceed the allowed hours within the specified period.
In addition to my part-time employment, I am planning to establish an online Shopify store, leveraging my past experiences and the knowledge gained from my studies. This online business will focus on selling products, and I intend to manage it in a way that requires minimal time investment, primarily in the evenings for about 2 hours daily. The business activities will include marketing and operations, which will be automated as much as possible.
I would like to ensure that my online business activities do not conflict with my student visa conditions and comply with the tax obligations in Australia. The online store will operate under an Australian Business Number (ABN), and I will duly report and pay taxes on the income generated from it.
Additionally, if my past experiences, experiences in Australia, and my online business prove to be successful, I intend to further my education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration at a reputable university in Australia. My goal is to enhance my commercial skills in a country known for its robust export and import sectors, contributing significantly to my career development.
Could you please confirm whether working 48 hours per fortnight and additionally issuing invoices for my online shopping business would violate my student visa conditions? Furthermore, I seek your guidance on any additional tax obligations I should be aware of while operating an online business alongside my part-time employment.
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your guidance on this matter.
Kind Regards,
Ahmet Can Uçar
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