Tax for non-residents australians

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(Newbie)Newbie

28 Nov 2024

Hi,

I am Australian Citizen living in Australia with my spouse and a kid. I am in the process of getting am amazing opportunity from UAE (Dubai). I am looking for some tax related advice before I make a decision on moving and relocating to UAE.

I am living here with my family but if I move to UAE, I will be the one who is going to move and not my family. They will be living here due to my kid's education. They may or may not move after 2 years but at this moment there is no surety about their move.

I will be definitely living for more than 2 years and will continue living their depending on the situation after 2 years.

My question is:

If I live alone (without my family) in UAE for more than 2 years, am I considered non-resident of Australia for the Tax purposes?
If my family lives here, does it consider as resident of Australia for the tax purpose?
I have my own house here and I will be paying mortgage, do I need to pay tax on the money that I put in my bank account in Australia?
How the superannuation works? Do I need to pay super myself?

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Taxduck

(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

28 Nov 2024

Tax residency is not always easy to determine. Use the information in the link to help in determining your tax residency while overseas.

Your tax residency | Australian Taxation Office

The residency calculator may also help.

Work out your residency status for tax purposes | Australian Taxation Office

Where your family lives can be a factor, but them living here does not mean you can't be considered a foreign resident. It is your individual circumstances that are important.

If you are deemed a foreign resident provide your bank with your overseas address and they will withhold tax from interest earned.

Interest, unfranked dividends and royalties | Australian Taxation Office

Superannuation depends on your overseas employer and what the rules are in their country.

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Taxduck

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28 Nov 2024

Tax residency is not always easy to determine. Use the information in the link to help in determining your tax residency while overseas.

Your tax residency | Australian Taxation Office

The residency calculator may also help.

Work out your residency status for tax purposes | Australian Taxation Office

Where your family lives can be a factor, but them living here does not mean you can't be considered a foreign resident. It is your individual circumstances that are important.

If you are deemed a foreign resident provide your bank with your overseas address and they will withhold tax from interest earned.

Interest, unfranked dividends and royalties | Australian Taxation Office

Superannuation depends on your overseas employer and what the rules are in their country.

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Ronald393001

(Newbie)Newbie

29 Nov 2024

Thanks for your reply @Taxduck. My only concern is regarding the family living here.

How could we make sure that if I am the only one living outside is considered non-resident for tax purpose? It is a big factor to make a decision of moving to UAE or not? Is there any way to be sure about being a non-resident for tax purpose? @Taxduck

As per the above residency status I am considered non-resident for tax purpose, but Domicile test is the one which is bothering me to make a decision as per this website https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/coming-to-australia-or-going-overseas/your-tax-residency#Residencytests

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