Moving offshore, tax residency and the expat opportunity
With major tax changes being proposed in Australia, more business owners, investors and professionals are asking the same question: should I consider moving offshore?
In this episode of The Winner’s Playbook, Josh is joined by Tristan Perry, Managing Director of Tax and Accounting at RP Financial Private, to unpack the realities of becoming an expat and what Australians need to understand before making the move.
They cover tax residency, moving a business offshore, deemed disposals, capital gains tax, family homes, land tax, Singapore’s tax system, and why timing matters when leaving or returning to Australia.
Tristan also shares practical insights from working with expats across Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Thailand and beyond, including the opportunities, risks and mistakes people need to avoid.
If you’re a business owner, investor, expat, or thinking about working overseas, this episode gives you a clear look at the tax and lifestyle considerations before making a major move.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:21 Welcome back Tristan Perry
04:11 Where Australians are moving offshore
08:24 What has changed for expats and business owners
13:09 Moving a business offshore and tax residency
17:26 How deemed disposal rules work
27:19 The family home, CGT and the six-year rule
35:51 Singapore tax rates and business setup
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Get in touch with Tristan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-perry
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