Australian Tax Returns in the UK
Specialist Australian Tax Help for UK Residents and Australian Expats in London, Manchester and Edinburgh
AUK Tax provides specialist Australian income tax returns and ATO advice for people living in the UK. Whether you own Australian rental property, receive superannuation distributions, hold Australian investments, or have historic ATO obligations, we help UK residents meet their Australian tax obligations from anywhere in the UK — with fixed fees and direct ATO support.
We work with clients across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and throughout the UK, entirely remotely.
Do I Need to Lodge an Australian Tax Return if I Live in the UK?
Yes - many UK residents still have an obligation to lodge an Australian income tax return with the ATO. This applies if you:
Own Australian rental property and receive rental income
Receive Australian investment income, including dividends or interest
Have superannuation you are accessing or have withdrawn as a non-resident
Sold Australian property or shares and may owe Australian Capital Gains Tax
Have unpaid, late, or historic ATO lodgement obligations
Need to amend or correct previous Australian tax returns
Under the UK-Australia Double Tax Agreement, relief may be available to reduce or eliminate double taxation - but you may still need to lodge. AUK Tax handles the entire process on your behalf, remotely from the UK.
For more on our full range of Expat services, see our UK and Australian expat tax services.
Australian Tax Services for UK Residents
Australian Income Tax Return Lodgement Preparation and lodgement of Australian tax returns for UK residents with Australian-source income, including rental income, dividends, interest, superannuation, and capital gains. We lodge directly with the ATO and handle all correspondence on your behalf.
Australian Property Tax Returns Tax advice on Australian rental property income, allowable deductions, and Capital Gains Tax when selling Australian property as a non-resident. Includes guidance on foreign resident CGT withholding and ATO clearance certificates where required.
ATO Amendments and Voluntary Disclosures Support correcting late, incomplete, or incorrect Australian tax returns, including situations where returns were never lodged or where foreign income was not correctly declared.
Australian Tax Residency Advice Guidance on whether you are an Australian tax resident, how the temporary non-resident rules may apply, and your ongoing obligations as a non-resident under Australian domestic law and the UK-Australia tax treaty.
Why Choose AUK Tax for Your Australian Tax Return?
AUK Tax is one of the few UK or Australian practices specialising exclusively in cross-border UK and Australian tax matters. We lodge directly with the ATO on your behalf, no matter where in the UK you're based.
UK and Australian tax specialists - we understand both systems
Fixed fee pricing - no surprise invoices
Fully remote - we work with clients across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and all UK regions
Direct ATO liaison - we handle correspondence and submissions for you
Cross-border expertise - UK-Australia Double Tax Agreement, temporary non-resident rules, and foreign resident CGT withholding
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Moving to the UK does not automatically end your Australian tax obligations. If you receive Australian-source income — such as Australian rental income, dividends, interest, or superannuation distributions — you will generally still need to lodge an Australian income tax return with the ATO. AUK Tax can assess your situation and handle the lodgement for you.
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Potentially. As a UK tax resident, you are generally required to declare worldwide income to HMRC, including Australian-source income. However, the UK-Australia Double Tax Agreement provides relief mechanisms to prevent the same income being fully taxed in both countries. The rules depend on the type of income and your residency status in each country.
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An Australian income tax return is the form used to report income and pay tax to the ATO. It covers income from employment, rental property, investments, superannuation, and capital gains. UK residents with Australian-source income who are required to lodge must do so by 31 October each year for the prior Australian financial year ending 30 June — or later if lodging through a registered tax agent such as AUK Tax.
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Yes. AUK Tax assists with Australian tax return amendments and voluntary disclosures to the ATO, including situations where returns were never lodged, were lodged incorrectly, or where foreign income was not declared.
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The UK-Australia Double Tax Agreement (DTA) is a treaty that determines which country has the primary right to tax various types of income, and how relief is given to prevent double taxation. It covers employment income, pensions, dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains. Understanding how the DTA applies to your specific circumstances is essential for anyone with income or assets in both countries.
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Your superannuation generally remains in Australia until you reach preservation age or meet a condition of release. As a non-resident, you may be eligible to claim a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP), though this is subject to withholding tax. AUK Tax can advise on your options and the tax implications of accessing your super from the UK.
Need help lodging an Australian tax return while living in the UK? AUK Tax provides specialist UK and Australian tax advice for individuals, expats, and property owners across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and throughout the UK - with a fully remote service and direct ATO support.