Destination guides

9 countries.
One exit plan.

Every destination below is calibrated against ATO tax residency rules (ITAA97 s6, TR 2023/1). See the tax mechanics, common mistakes, and evidence checklist for each — then run your personalised numbers.

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UAE / Dubai
Zero personal income tax. 9% corporate tax.
  • 0% personal income tax
  • 9% corporate tax
  • No AU-UAE DTA — CGT crystallises at departure
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DTA protected
Singapore
Low tax, strong DTA, first-class financial hub.
  • 0% personal income tax (residents)
  • 17–24% corporate tax (effective)
  • AU-SG DTA — avoids double taxation
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DTA protected
United Kingdom
Commonwealth, deep DTA network, familiar legal system.
  • 20–45% personal income tax
  • 25% corporate tax
  • AU-UK DTA — strong residency tie-breakers
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United States
High tax but US presence unlocks business & real estate.
  • Up to 37% federal income tax
  • State tax varies by domicile
  • AU-US DTA — foreign tax credit available
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Thailand
Low cost of living, growing expat infrastructure.
  • 0–35% personal income tax
  • 20% corporate tax
  • No AU-TH DTA — CGT crystallises at departure
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Portugal
EU residency, NHR tax regime, sunny lifestyle.
  • 20–48% personal income tax
  • NHR: 20% flat rate for 10yrs
  • AU-PT DTA — EU treaty network
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Malaysia
MM2H visa, affordable, ASEAN base.
  • 0–30% personal income tax
  • 24% corporate tax
  • AU-MY DTA — tax credit mechanism
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Indonesia
Second Home Visa, Bali lifestyle, emerging expat hub.
  • Up to 35% personal income tax
  • 22% corporate tax
  • No AU-ID DTA — CGT crystallises at departure
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