Hello everyone,

Please excuse me barging in with my first post asking a question

I am non-Australian and will be spending a fair amount of time with my significant other in Australia on a tourist visa. I have no plans whatsoever to seek employment, or any form of residency...just enter on a tourist visa which allows me 90 days...therefore I plan to just 'swing in and out' of Australia so I don't overstay my visa.

Question, some research has showed me that in one remains in Australia for over 183 days per year, even as a tourist they may be declared a resident and may be liable to tax on their foreign income.

Any input anyone could offer would be greatly apprectiated. Should I stay under the 183 day limit? [which I would prefer ot to] Or are the chances of me being liable for taxes very low?

I have NO plans of permanent immigration, and plan to maintain a residence in my home nation, as well as a business and car if that is of any relevence, but ideally would like to spend the majority of my time in Oz.

Thanks...

As the holder of a temporary residency visa you are likely to be exempt from Australian taxation on overseas source investment income and capital gains - even if you are a resident of Australia.

Best regards.

Thanks very much for your answer Mr. Collett