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Keeping Calm In A (Middle East) Crisis
Australian Tax Residency Considerations

Steve Douglas, Executive Chairman of SMATS Group, shares critical insights for Australian expatriates in the Middle East.

If you are considering leaving the Middle East, understanding the Australian tax implications of your return is essential.

At a time when safety and certainty are paramount for you and your family, making informed decisions has never been more important.

In this short video, Steve addresses key questions, including:

  • Can I return to Australia temporarily without impacting my tax residency status?
  • At what point does my residency status change?
  • What are the tax implications when my residency status changes?
  • How can I plan in a crisis to protect my financial situation?

For more than 30 years SMATS Group have specialised in Australian expatriate and repatriate tax planning and modelling - providing clear, strategic advice so clients can transition with confidence.

Watch the video and book a complimentary consultation today to ensure you are fully prepared for your next move. SMATS Group are here to support you during this challenging time.



Steve Douglas
PRESENTER: Steve Douglas
Executive Chairman, SMATS Group
Steve Douglas is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Australasian Taxation Services (ATS) and Chairman of SMATS Group. He is a Chartered Tax Advisor, Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia and a Registered Tax Agent.

This is the 22nd year in succession that Steve has presented this seminar, which provides a unique perspective of the current and historical aspects of the Budget and its influence on individuals and markets.

Steve is the author of ‘The Aussie Expat – The Luckiest Person on Earth’, the only concise reference book for expatriate tax planning and financial management which has sold more than 10,000 copies. In 2005 he founded aussieproperty.com, the leading independent source of information and services for investors of Australia property, with over 10,000 members.

Steve Douglas was awarded the Singapore Finder Expatpreneur Award in 2017, the Qantas Entrepreneur Award 2010 by AustCham Singapore and was identified as one of the leading 50 Australians in Asia and invited to attend the Asia 50 Summit by Advance 2009.
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