Everyone who has already the Australian Student Visa is automatically authorized to work in Australia. However, after arrive in Australia; you must request the TFN – Tax File Number. Companies need this number in order to register and pay employee taxes.

The TFN is a register used in Australia required by all companies. The TFN is also used in order to request a partial tax refund for the fees paid during the year.

How to request the Tax File Number?

Hello Australia office in Brisbane is prepared to assist students to request the TFN. Just visit us bringing your passport and your home address so we can make the request along with the company. However, this request can also be made through the Internet, by visiting the website of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and there is no cost. You will have to fill out a form with the required information. Please note that, even being a service which can be done online, you can only make this request after arriving in Australia, once you have to be there to receive the document.

ATO’s website: www.ato.gov.au

ABN - Australian Business Number

This is another document which can be used for professional purposes. This is a register number which authorizes the student to work and charge legally for the services provided. By requesting the ABN, you must describe the details of the services you want to provide. This is needed in order to indentify the tributary charge.

To get the ABN is very simple. You can make the request through the web or on the phone, and this document will allow you to offer some third party services. Whoever decides for this service, will be required to present its Income Tax for by providing all Invoices applied to the clients during the year. We recommend you to request assistance of an Australian accountant, just to avoid mistakes. Hello Australia can assist you, just talk to us.