Expatriate tax

While the prospect of your overseas assignment is exciting, the potential downsides of mismanaging your tax affairs is not. 

If you’re a Kiwi taking up employment overseas or an expatriate working in New Zealand, there are often complex tax rules to comply with and tax planning opportunities to be aware of.  

To avoid the pitfalls of double taxation, underpayments, forward planning with the support of in-the-know advisors is key. Grant Thornton New Zealand has helped thousands of expatriates navigate their tax obligations and visa requirements for over 20 years, leaving them free to focus on the experience of working abroad. Talk to us about: 

• your overseas assignment and its impact on your tax obligations
• arrival and departure briefings  
• assistance with tax compliance and audits  
• tax equalisation and protection reconciliation