Living in Japan is not an option for expat Air Japan pilots, they wont let you.
To the best of my knowledge, the guys there don't have residency status in Japan, and therefore don't qualify for paying Jap tax.
Therein lies the problem,
Hydolix - under the ATO rules you
MUST pay tax (there are specified countries with which Australia has reciprocal tax agreements ie. if you pay tax in that country, you are not liable for Oz tax).
You cannot just NOT pay tax - you're setting yourself up for enormous penalties PLUS payment of tax on the incomes received from commencement of employment.
Just because you are working/living in another country, you don't automatically receive "Resident" status. If you do have "Resident" status in Japan (or another country) it will be stamped in your passport, and in Japan's case you'll be issued a plastic card.
Plus - of course - you will
have to pay tax on your salary (unless you live in a tax-free country..which Japan is NOT).
I don't see why
ANA should have a problem arranging this for the foreign pilots they employ, as they obviously need you for the longer term.
It's something you need to push the agencies on - but then again
THEY don't care, because it's
YOU who'll be carrying the can once you get caught.
