Azza6911 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Hi. I'm wondering if my partner who's Australian was to set up a general bricklaying and labouring company in her name. And then employ me, all legally of course. I do the work. And then get paid as an employee. Would that count for my 88 days? I'm a qualified bricklayer.. but really struggling to find a company to take me on. So would this route be acceptable to immigration? Thanks for your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I think they'd see through that strategy in about two minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azza6911 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Even if it's a fully legitimate business? And I'm actually doing the work, all taxes are paid and done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Azza6911 said: Even if it's a fully legitimate business? And I'm actually doing the work, all taxes are paid and done? What work? How is your wife going to find work for you, if you can't find the work yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Is bricklaying considered regional work that you require for the 2nd year visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azza6911 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 I've been offered plenty of work self employed to do work.. just not companies. I'm not allowed an abn myself due to being on a WHV. And to do the work requires the correct legal paperwork. AJ. Yes, Construction work and house renovations including brickwork is allowed towards 2nd year visa. And I'm I'm the correct postal code for it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azza6911 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Also she isn't my wife.. she's my girlfriend. We don't live together or have any ties out of a social life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Azza6911 said: I've been offered plenty of work self employed to do work.. just not companies. I'm not allowed an abn myself due to being on a WHV. And to do the work requires the correct legal paperwork. AJ. Yes, Construction work and house renovations including brickwork is allowed towards 2nd year visa. And I'm I'm the correct postal code for it also You certainly are allowed an ABN on a WHV, it’s very common Edited October 14, 2018 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) https://lawpath.com.au/blog/abn-working-holiday-visa You would need to do your occupational health and safety training whether you're working for yourself or your girlfriend. I have no idea whether there are any licensing requirements to be a bricklayer in whatever state you're in - but if bricklayers do need to be licensed, it would be the same whoever you work for. Same with insurance - if the employer expects you to have your own insurance, then your girlfriend's company would need to supply that insurance so it will cost the same. Edited October 14, 2018 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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