ABN number - some Qs!
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ABN number - some Qs!
Hello!
I am traveling to Australia in January on a holiday working visa. Whilst I'm in Australia most of the work I'm likely to do is on a freelance basis. I understand that freelancers need a ABN number to do this - but I had a couple of questions...
Do I need to get this number before completing any freelance work? Can I apply for this number prior to entering the country?
Any help or guidance much appreciated!
Many thanks,
Lizzie
I am traveling to Australia in January on a holiday working visa. Whilst I'm in Australia most of the work I'm likely to do is on a freelance basis. I understand that freelancers need a ABN number to do this - but I had a couple of questions...
Do I need to get this number before completing any freelance work? Can I apply for this number prior to entering the country?
Any help or guidance much appreciated!
Many thanks,
Lizzie
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Re: ABN number - some Qs!
You cannot get an ABN without tax file number and you can't get a tax file number without being in the country.
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Re: ABN number - some Qs!
Great - thanks so much for clarification!
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Re: ABN number - some Qs!
Hello!
I am traveling to Australia in January on a holiday working visa. Whilst I'm in Australia most of the work I'm likely to do is on a freelance basis. I understand that freelancers need a ABN number to do this - but I had a couple of questions...
Do I need to get this number before completing any freelance work? Can I apply for this number prior to entering the country?
Any help or guidance much appreciated!
Many thanks,
Lizzie
I am traveling to Australia in January on a holiday working visa. Whilst I'm in Australia most of the work I'm likely to do is on a freelance basis. I understand that freelancers need a ABN number to do this - but I had a couple of questions...
Do I need to get this number before completing any freelance work? Can I apply for this number prior to entering the country?
Any help or guidance much appreciated!
Many thanks,
Lizzie
The ATO are nazis compared to the Inland Revenue in the UK - who are basically a rabble
Good luck
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Re: ABN number - some Qs!
Thanks for the heads up
From what I understand from looking at the ATO website it will be the type of work and overall working agreement that will determine whether I would be engaged as a casual employee or a contractor (freelance) so I will definitely keep that in mind when speaking to companies about work!
Thank you!
From what I understand from looking at the ATO website it will be the type of work and overall working agreement that will determine whether I would be engaged as a casual employee or a contractor (freelance) so I will definitely keep that in mind when speaking to companies about work!
Thank you!