Umzug nach Australia: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Australia steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 3 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Australia the top income tax rate is 47%, dividends are taxed at up to 24.3% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Australia from arrival once you take up residence (Resides test: move with family/home intending to stay → resident from arrival). The typical route is None realistic (Significant Investor visa closed July 2024): Business Innovation & Investment program closed; only talent (National Innovation visa) or skilled routes remain There are 3 open residence programmes in Australia — see the list below.
Living there
Sydney has a humid subtropical climate with winter highs around 17 °C and summer highs around 26 °C. The economy grew +1.8% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 161 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 47% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 24.3% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Resides test: move with family/home intending to stay → resident from arrival |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | None realistic (Significant Investor visa closed July 2024) — Business Innovation & Investment program closed; only talent (National Innovation visa) or skilled routes remain |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 161 Länder |
| Economic growth | +1.8% (2025), forecast 2.1% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | humid subtropical · 17° / 26° (Sydney) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 7.1/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 9/10 · AAA |
| Eigentumsschutz | 8.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 5.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Australia
- National Innovation visa – subclass 858 — other · open · 2026-10
- Skills in Demand visa – subclass 482 (and skilled 186/189/190 PR) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 40'600 · open · 2026-10
- Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100) — family · open · 2026-10
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Australia to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Resides test: move with family/home intending to stay → resident from arrival Temporary visa holders exempt on most foreign income; 183-day test only if usual home not abroad
How much tax will I pay in Australia?
In Australia the top income tax rate is 47%, dividends are taxed at up to 24.3% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Australia offer?
National Innovation visa – subclass 858; Skills in Demand visa – subclass 482 (and skilled 186/189/190 PR); Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100)
What is the usual way to move to Australia?
None realistic (Significant Investor visa closed July 2024). Business Innovation & Investment program closed; only talent (National Innovation visa) or skilled routes remain
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