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UAE Setup · For Australian Residents

UAE setup for Australian residents.

Our founder ArxSetup is Australian-trained. We coordinate closely with our affiliated Cornwalls partners in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Key Australia-specific considerations

  • ATO tax residency — based on multiple tests: resides test, domicile test, 183-day test, superannuation test. Ceasing Australian residency is fact-intensive and well-documented Australian advice is essential.
  • CGT event on departure — deemed disposal of certain assets when ceasing Australian residency (CGT event I1). Material planning required for HNW individuals.
  • Australia-UAE DTAA — comprehensive treaty in force, useful for treaty access.
  • CFC and transferor-trust rules — if you remain Australian-resident, the UAE company's income may attribute back. Less restrictive once you successfully become non-resident.

Recommended structures

Many of our Australian clients run an Australian Pty Ltd + UAE Free Zone dual structure. The Pty Ltd handles Australian operations and properties; the UAE entity handles international consulting / SaaS / trading. Australia Pty Ltd page →

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Australian tax advice via our affiliated Cornwalls partners.

This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.