Jonathan Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hello can anyone tell me what bank account I should open before I come to perth? I am from uk. and also what do I do to get the tax no for working in Australia before I work..? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Don't know if it's the best but we've been with WESTPAC for 6 years and not had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 We opened a Commonwealth bank account while still in the UK and had no issues with them since we have been here. You can apply for your tax file number as soon as you get here by doing it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skit78 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hi all, Going to jump in here :0) can we file for a tax number when we come over to validate our visa in July even if we are not moving over till dec/jan. many thanks scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzachino Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 We just opened one with commonwealth bank, it was all very straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StigMk2 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I've gone with ANZ as they have a deal with emirates to allow you 45kg (only valid on a one way ticket with a visa over 12 months). Website says 50kg but they've just decreased it HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hi all,Going to jump in here :0) can we file for a tax number when we come over to validate our visa in July even if we are not moving over till dec/jan. many thanks scott. You have to have a residential address and be in Australia to register for a Tax File Number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hi all,Going to jump in here :0) can we file for a tax number when we come over to validate our visa in July even if we are not moving over till dec/jan. many thanks scott. I believe the recommendation is not to if it's only a reccie/validation trip, - obtaining a TFN may indicate to the Australian Tax Office that you have established tax residence in Australia from that date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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