UK Tax Returns in Australia
Specialist UK Tax Help for Australian Residents and British Expats in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
AUK Tax provides specialist UK Self Assessment tax returns and HMRC advice for people living in Australia. Whether you own UK rental property, receive a UK pension, or have historic HMRC obligations, we help Australian residents meet their UK tax obligations from anywhere in Australia - with fixed fees and direct HMRC support.
We work with clients across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and throughout Australia, entirely remotely.
Do I Need to File a UK Tax Return if I Live in Australia?
Yes - many Australian residents still have an obligation to file a UK Self Assessment tax return with HMRC. This applies if you:
Own UK rental property and receive rental income
Receive a UK pension or employment income from a UK employer
Sold UK property or shares and may owe UK Capital Gains Tax
Have unpaid, late, or historic HMRC tax obligations
Need to amend or correct previous UK tax returns
Under the UK-Australia Double Tax Agreement, relief may be available to reduce or eliminate double taxation - but you still need to file. AUK Tax handles the entire process on your behalf, remotely.
For more on our full range of Expat services, see our UK and Australian expat tax services.
UK Tax Services for Australian Residents
UK Self Assessment Tax Returns Preparation and lodgement of UK tax returns for Australian residents with UK-source income, including employment income, rental income, pensions, and investments. We file directly with HMRC and handle all correspondence on your behalf.
UK Property Tax Returns Tax advice on UK rental property income, allowable deductions, and Capital Gains Tax when selling UK property as a non-resident. Includes registration with HMRC's Non-Resident Landlord Scheme where required.
HMRC Amendments and Voluntary Disclosures Support correcting late, incomplete, or incorrect UK tax returns, including HMRC's Worldwide Disclosure Facility.
UK Tax Residency and Split-Year Treatment Guidance on whether you are UK tax resident, how split-year treatment applies in your year of departure, and your ongoing obligations as a UK non-resident under the Statutory Residence Test.
Why Choose AUK Tax for Your UK Tax Return?
AUK Tax is one of the few Australian or UK practices specialising exclusively in cross-border UK and Australian tax matters. We work directly with HMRC on your behalf, no matter where in Australia 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 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and all Australian states and territories
Direct HMRC liaison - we handle correspondence and submissions for you
Cross-border expertise - UK-Australia Double Tax Agreement, split-year residency, and non-resident tax rules
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Living in Australia does not automatically end your UK tax obligations. If you receive UK-source income - such as UK rental income, a UK pension, or employment income from a UK company - you will generally still need to file a UK Self Assessment tax return with HMRC each year. AUK Tax can assess your situation and handle the filing for you.
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Potentially. As an Australian tax resident, you are generally required to declare worldwide income to the ATO, including UK-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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A UK Self Assessment tax return is the form used to report income and pay tax to HMRC. It covers income from self-employment, property, pensions, investments, and capital gains. Australian residents with UK-source income who are required to complete one must file by 31 January each year for the prior UK tax year ending 5 April.
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Yes. AUK Tax assists with UK tax return amendments and voluntary disclosures to HMRC, including situations where returns were never filed, were filed incorrectly, or where offshore 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, pensions, dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains (and more). Understanding the DTA is essential for anyone with income or assets in both countries.
Need help with a UK tax return while living in Australia? AUK Tax provides specialist UK and Australian tax advice for individuals, expats, and property owners across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and throughout Australia - with a fully remote service and direct HMRC support.