LucyHose Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hi all, Does anyone know if you can set up as a PTY or an ABN before I get to Oz? I'm going freelance and need to bid for some UK contracts before I leave for Australia. My UK accountant doesn't know the Australia system but has advised I set up in Australia to keep things simple for myself tax wise. I've looked into getting a TFN, but can only see a few options - non-resident (which I will be for the next 6-7 weeks) or wait until I get there and get my TFN. Like I say my issue is I need to set up and get my company sorted before I arrive. Any advice gratefully received I'm moving to Sydney. I have a 190 visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 A practical issue is that all Australian Pty limited companies require at least 1 director with a residential address in Australia. Do you know anyone in Australia who can act as a director before you arrive? Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyHose Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi, Yes, we have a friend in Balmain, or I guess we could hire a Sydney based accountant before we arrive? I'm just setting up for myself and at this stage I am still unsure whether I need to a sole trader (not sure what the Australian equivalent is, I'm guessing ABN?) or become a Pty. Thanks, Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi Lucy. This is perhaps a business structuring question, more than the practicalities of obtaining an ABN? The accountant who advises you doesn't have to be in Sydney ... IMHO. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyHose Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Does that mean you are perhaps an accountant not based in Sydney? (I've noted your email signature!) Happy to chat if the location doesn't matter........ I'll drop you an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 4 hours ago, LucyHose said: Does that mean you are perhaps an accountant not based in Sydney? (I've noted your email signature!) Happy to chat if the location doesn't matter........ I'll drop you an email. Got it! Thanks Lucy. Email reply to follow. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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