Living in Australia but working in UK
 

Hi, wondering if someone can help. I have been offered work back in the UK. Now this would entail me spending 3 months of the year in the UK, but working remotely in Australia for the remainder of the year for the same UK company on UK projects.

What are the tax implications please. Would it be just the same as if I were living in the UK? Would the ATO want to tax me on the standard personal allowance of £10.600

I am a permanent resident in Australia and currently pay tax here.

Any help greatly appreciated

Parsnip

Re: Living in Australia but working in UK
 

Im pretty sure ATO looks at where you are physically for the majority of the year. So if you are in Aus most of the year you will be regarded as an Aus Tax Resident. There are double tax agreements.

Probably best to get a tax adviser in Aus to look into your situation.

Be sure you dont jeopardiee your perm resident status

Re: Living in Australia but working in UK
 

Good point. I'm eligible to apply for citizenship in September......probably best to go for that this year. Thanks newkiwi.

Re: Living in Australia but working in UK
 

I would say that under the scenario that you posted, you would be tax-resident in Australia - which means you would have to pay Australian tax on your overseas income

Get some real advice though

Re: Living in Australia but working in UK
 

Hi Parsnip,

I am a registered tax agent. The answer to your question depends on many facts. It is a question of residency for tax purposes which is not the same with the visa status(permanent residency). If you physically reside in Australia you will most likely be taken as an Australian resident for tax purposes and your worldwide income taxed in Australia as well, however there are international agreements to avoid double taxation and you will most likely be able to offset the tax already paid in UK for that income. It is advisable to seek professional advise when preparing your taxes. I hope this helps.

Re: Living in Australia but working in UK
 

Thanks Amazulu, pretty sure you are correct ☺

Re: Living in Australia but working in UK
 

Thanks TaxDot