Going Back to China for Work and Visa/Tax Issues

Hey guys,

Not sure if this is relevant for this forum, MOD please delete if not.

I've recently decided to head back to China for work, however, the only thing that's holding me back is my PR status.

I'm pretty useless when it comes to visa/tax issues, so I'm wondering if anyone could help with answering the following questions?

  • I've recently (May) renewed my 5 yr PR. I know I have to spend at least 2 out of 5 years in Australia to maintain my PR. If I don't will I lose my PR or I can keep applying for the 12 months Resident Return Visa (RRV) as long as I can proof I have bulk of assets here (I have purchased a property last year).

  • If I keep renewing 12 months RRV, will this affect my chances of getting 5 year PR when I finally return to Aus permanently?

  • Will I be taxed double if I earn income in China?

Not being lazy, just hoping someone who had similar experience would be able to help :)!

Thanks in advance.

Comments

  • You need to talk to a migration agent for something as important as retaining your PR status, given you have significant assets here. Also talk to a tax accountant. Off the top of my head:

    I know I have to spend at least 2 out of 5 years in Australia to maintain my PR. If I don't will I lose my PR or I can keep applying for the 12 months Resident Return Visa (RRV) as long as I can proof I have bulk of assets here (I have purchased a property last year).

    You can apply, but each approval is discretionary. There is no guarantee your RRV application will be approved each time.

    If I keep renewing 12 months RRV, will this affect my chances of getting 5 year PR when I finally return to Aus permanently?

    If your RRV is renewed and approved each time, it should have minimal effect (because the factors towards being approved for the RRV are (iirc) generally similar to the factors for being approved for a 5yr PR).

    Will I be taxed double if I earn income in China?

    Generally no, so long as you follow the proper process set out (generally) here: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/international-tax-for-ind…

  • Seriously, trying to get important advice for free which will have a potentially disastrous effect on your life if you get it wrong is not just lazy but extremely stupid.

    Think about the consequence of trying a save a few bucks.

  • I did ever work in China, when was almost no tax bill on foreigners, however, the new policies comes out, it restrictly needs the incopme tax and insurance. Unlike in Hong Kong, it can choose to pay tax in only one side, so, it mnay also consider about it too before going to work in China.

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