Banking In Australia
It is very useful to have access to a local account on arrival and Australian banks encourage you to open an account before you move to Australia. You can open an account online up to a year before you arrive in Australia. You can deposit funds in the account once opened but will only be...
Health Guidelines For New Zealand
There are no pervasive diseases in New Zealand that would affect travellers or expats. There are a few illnesses, however, that can be contracted by drinking water directly from lakes and streams in some areas. Some lakes in South Island are home to a tiny organism that can cause a skin irritation. As the organism is...
Should I Bill Through A Company Or Direct?
I’m working with a German contractor, billing it for my services through my UK limited company. I have heard that after two years contracting by German law they need to employ me direct. Is this correct? Nick Broughton of Capital-GES answered this enquiry. “If you are working in Germany on a contract for any...