Assistance with the changing world of expatriate tax

Globally, labour forces are becoming more mobile, leading to outdated talent management strategies and additional costs. Extended business trips, international transfers, and long and short-term overseas assignments increase the employer's tax burden. Other international employee considerations include superannuation/pensions, social security compliance, and planning, which can increase tax complexity for employers and expats.

Whether you require Australian expat tax advice or your business employs foreign residents in Australia, BDO's Global Expatriate Tax team can assist.

Getting specialist assistance from advisers who understand complex expat labour force challenges greatly simplifies your tax obligations and reduces tax liability. Seeking help also ensures compliance and saves considerable time and costs, leaving you to focus on other priorities. BDO's expat tax specialists help support your international employees with tax planning and compliance obligations.

How BDO can help

BDO’s Global Expatriate Tax specialists offer a range of expatriate tax services, including:

Personal consultations with international employees to explain the tax, superannuation/pension and social security implications of their move
Structuring of remuneration packages
Preparation of assignment cost projections
Drafting international assignment tax policies and associated calculations
Tax return preparation and compliance services in home and host countries
Advice on international social security, superannuation and pension contributions
Advice on cross border Employee Share Scheme issues
Employer obligations in home and host countries for tax withholding, superannuation/pension, social security, payroll tax and workers’ compensation.

Expatriate and mobile employees also give rise to wider considerations for themselves and their employers. BDO’s specialists provide tailored advice and services across related areas such as:

Coming to Australia – tax guide

Moving to Australia, whether on a temporary or permanent basis is a fantastic opportunity to do a ‘stocktake’ of where you are at and work out where you want to be (both in the short and long term) and how to get there. We have helped people with similar transitions, and have the skills and experience to help you make the transition as smooth as possible. To help you understand all you need to know, we’ve created a ‘Coming to Australia – tax guide’.