Rob Sanders

Thanks Clive, that's really useful. I assume that everything you're posting is based around satisfying the ATO as I rang up HMRC from Aus last week and basically got told I don't have to do anything their end and that, as I'd already left the country before starting to operate as a sole proprietor, tax would be calculated in Australia (I'm being paid gross). Same for the rental, declare to ATO with no involvement from HMRC, particularly as I've already received 'permission' from HMRC to rent my property as a non-resident landlord so will be receiving rent from property management gross. Do you think what I've written above removes the necessity to do a UK SA or would it be required from an ATO perspective for 'proof of income'?

Hi. I am a UK Citizen and an Australian Permanent Resident. Due to recent personal loss, I've left the UK permanently for Australia as of October 24. Up until the 1st of Jan 2024 I will remain a PAYE employee for a UK company however after this period will become a consultant. I have a house in the UK that will be leased from roughly the same date (have lodged form NR1). I have a SIPPs fund that will cease to receive contributions once I stop being PAYE. What are my obligations to HMRC and what are my next steps? I had hoped it would be as "simple" as being an Australian Tax Resident from the 1st of January but fear that might not be the case. I had hoped to appoint a UK or Australian tax advisor before leaving however struggled to find anyone interested in my (meagre) business. Thanks.