People living outside Australia – TFN application
If you're a non-resident of Australia for tax purposes, you don't need a TFN if you only receive interest, dividends or royalty payments from an Australian source. Non-resident withholding tax will be deducted before you receive these payments. The amount deducted will vary depending on your country of residence for tax purposes.
If you receive other income from an Australian source, have a spouse who is an Australian resident and applying for Family Tax Benefit, need to lodge an Australian tax return or apply for an Australian business number you will need a TFN. You can apply for a TFN by downloading and completing Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals living outside Australia (PDF 327KB).