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Aussie Expat & Repat Hub Promotional Book Giveaway

The Aussie Expat - The luckiest person on Earth (3rd Edition)

As a valued member of the SMATS Group family we would like to provide an exclusive opportunity to get your free copy of The Aussie Expat book.

If you are an Aussie Expat then this book is a must.

At last, one concise and informative reference for all the answers you have been looking for.

It is the essential guide that will assist you with the Australian tax issues that you may face as an expatriate. It will explain what you need to know when you leave Australia, the period while you are away and what to do when you return.

Discover all the unique advantages available to you and how to maximise your time as an Expat to return to Australia and pay no tax on your Australian salary for many years, improve your after-tax income and live financially sound for the rest of your Australian life.

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Steve Douglas

About the Author

Steve Douglas
Executive Chairman - SMATS Group

The Co-Founder and Managing Director of Australasian Taxation Services (1995) and Chairman of SMATS Services Pte Ltd. His area of taxation specialisation includes non-resident property investors, migration and expatriate taxation planning.

A regular presenter on Taxation matters affecting property investors, expatriates and intended migrants, Steve has delivered seminars on behalf of many industry organisations and developers including the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong.

He wrote the expatriate tax planning book “The Aussie Expat – The Luckiest Person on Earth” which has sold over 10,000 copies as well as numerous reports and training material.   In addition, he has been active in submissions to Government on tax issues affecting property investors and expatriates.

Steve has been featured in articles by the Singapore Business Times, South China Morning Post, Australian Entrepreneur Magazine, Benchmark, Western Australian Property & Investment and Property Link magazine.

Steve began his career with Ernst Young in 1984 and established a private taxation practice in 1988 specialising in small business taxation and management. He is a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia and a Registered Tax Agent.

In 2009, Steve was recognised as one of the leading 50 Australians in Asia by Advance and invited to participate in the Advance Asia 50 Summit and in 2010 was awarded the Singapore Austcham Entrepreneur Award and in 2017 Steve was The Finders "Expatreneur Awardee 2017".

SMATS Group supports Aussie expats in their global journey

Our team can provide you strategies before you leave, whilst you are abroad and returning home.

In an effort to provide additional benefits to our Australian expat community SMATS Group would like to offer our following services to you:

  • Free eBook - The Aussie Expat - The Luckiest Person On Earth 3rd Edition*
  • Free 30 min initial Australian tax planning consultation proving a general review of your current situation, identifying urgent issues & recommendations
  • 10% off your first Australian tax return with us**
  • Free Australian mortgage review and serviceability assessment
  • 3 months property management fee free with aussieproperty.com Sydney, Melbourne & Perth***

Our Concierge service is ready to assist so please contact us via the form below to take advantage of these member benefits.

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Disclaimer: *Download instructions for your free eBook will appear after completing the enquiry form above. Hard copy books are only available whilst stock last. Limit of 1 book per person or address. **10% discount of first Australian tax return is only available to new clients and not in addition to any other discounts. ***3 month property management promotion is only available to new management authorities signed before 31st June 2026, additional fees may apply.

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The SMATS Group Of Companies.

SMATS Group are dedicated to supporting our global clients in their Wealth Creation Journeys.

The SMATS Group of companies are international leaders in providing taxation, finance and property services to Australian expatriates, non-residents, and intended migrants to Australia since 1995.

Our team can assist you with:

  • Personalised tax planning
  • Australian tax return preparation
  • Trusts and company structures
  • Capital gains tax calculations
  • Tax planning – property and retirement
  • Self-managed superannuation funds
  • Australian homes loans
  • Real estate services
  • Managing your investment properties

We will assist you every step of the way increasing your knowledge through education and maximising your opportunities through tailored strategies & continuous support to achieve your financial goals.

SMATS Group are proud members of

AustCham Hong Kong

AustCham Shanghai

Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce Chennai

CANZBA

AustCham Thailand

American Australian Association

Australian American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco

Australian Business Council

Australian and New Zealand Association

Austcham Singapore

Austcham Vietnam

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