Can I contribute to my Australian superannuation as an Australian expat?

In most cases, unless an employee of the Commonwealth, you will be able to contribute to your Australian superannuation fund as an expat. If you are considered to be an ‘eligible person’, then you may also be able to claim a tax deduction on a concessional superannuation contribution, which could be beneficial if you have other Australian-sourced income such as rental.

If you have a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund, then it’s important to seek professional advice here as you can run the very real risk of making your superannuation non-compliant, which can result in some hefty penalties.