Jetstar pilot EBA dead

[By George]

A couple of things here might help you guys;
1) You have to be declared a non-resident to pay only SG tax.
2) As a non-resident you cannot pay into a Aus Super scheme.
3) Once declared a non-resident you will loose your Medi-Card and benefits and loose membership of your private health scheme. (MBF in my case).
4) Tax here varies from year to year (subject to the countries performance). Plan around 20%.
5) For the first five years (it might have changed, so check) you are able to claim a rebate under the NOR scheme (Not an Ordinary Resident) providing you are out of the country for at least 93 days in one calender year. Depends on your Gross but in my case around 8 to 10 grand discount.
6) As a non-resident you have restrictions on the number of days allowed in Aus or you could be subjected to tax differences.
7) My accountant says 90 days but some have a private ruling and I have heard of 105 days.
8) This rule has recently been updated so check it out.They seem to be after commuters.
9) SG 4,000 to 5,000 will get a decent place (3-bedroom per month).
10) My wife and I have been happy here and like the place, but it's not home.
11) Our mates in CASA will not issue you an ASIC as a non-resident so when you want to fly privately in Aus you have to get escorted to the aircraft which really bugs me for some reason. Happy to answer any other Singapore questions, lots of good pubs and other more important info.