The harbor, the light, and a passport your grandchildren will keep. The investor visa closed in 2024, so the way in is the National Innovation visa, and citizenship follows 4 years of residence.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $119K | 40% | $181K |
| $1M | $448K | 45% | $552K |
| $3M | $1.4M | 46% | $1.6M |
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Sydney ranks for you.
National Innovation visa for exceptional talent or the skilled stream. The investor visa closed in 2024. Citizenship after 4 years, 1 as permanent resident.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 20.4 |
| London | 21.6 |
| Zurich | 21.1 |
| Dubai | 15.6 |
| Singapore | 8.7 |
| Tel Aviv | 18.2 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $448K, an effective 45%, leaving $552K. At $300K the rate is 40%, at $3M it is 46%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included.
National Innovation visa for exceptional talent or the skilled stream. The investor visa closed in 2024. Citizenship after 4 years, 1 as permanent resident. Routes that matter for money: Founder & talent.
The cost index is 90 against Zurich at 100, safety 9/10, schools 9/10, 2,590 sun hours a year. Australia as a whole saw a net inflow of 1,000 millionaires in 2025 (Henley, country level).
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.