MGI Dobbyn Carafa

MGI Dobbyn Carafa provides Cross Border Payroll and Tax Advisory, with a specialty in international tax, cross border tax issues, tax residency and expat tax, from its Melbourne headquarters to clients across Australia and beyond.

• The Tax Consulting team advises on tax residency changes, structures cross-border transactions and helps establish Australian entities for inbound businesses, drawing on the global MGI network for foreign jurisdiction guidance.
• Established in 2006, the firm’s team includes CA and CPA accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors, Registered Company Auditors and Australian Financial Services Licence holders.
• Around 71 percent of surveyed clients report revenue above 10 million dollars and employ 50 or more staff, reflecting a client base skewed toward medium to large enterprises and private groups.

Best for: medium to large Australian businesses and private groups managing expatriate staff, tax residency changes or cross-border structuring who want tax advice backed by an international network.

MGI Dobbyn Carafa offers Superannuation Advisory and Compliance, supporting SMSF compliance for individuals and family groups from its Melbourne base.

• Services cover SMSF financial statement preparation, tax return lodging, asset valuation, auditor coordination and transfer balance account reporting.
• The firm holds an Australian Financial Services Licence and coordinates with Partners Wealth Group for SMSF audits.
• The team includes CA and CPA accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors and Registered Company Auditors, and has operated since 2006.

Best for: family groups and individuals needing ongoing SMSF compliance administration alongside broader tax and accounting advice.