Accountants · Registered Tax Agents · Advisors
Local accountants you can count on.
You can count on us to care about your situation so you can achieve your goals — whether you're an international student lodging your first return, a new arrival building a life here, or a business ready to grow.
- Languages spoken
- 15
- Offices across Australia
- 5
- Registered Tax Agent
- Yes
- First consultation
- Free
What we do
Services to suit every stage of your business — and your life
Taxation & Tax Returns
Registered tax agents in Darwin NT.
Learn moreBookkeeping & Payroll
Cloud bookkeeping, payroll and BAS services in Darwin and Australia-wide.
Learn moreSelf-Managed Super (SMSF)
SMSF setup, accounting, administration and compliance in Darwin NT.
Learn moreManagement Consulting
Business advisory and management consulting in Darwin NT.
Learn moreAudit & Assurance
Audit and assurance services in Darwin NT — compliance audits, trust account audits, grant acquittals, internal audit and due diligence, delivered by Big Four-trained professionals.
Learn moreFinancial Planning
Financial planning support in Darwin NT — cash flow, debt strategy, superannuation guidance and wealth-building foundations, coordinated with licensed advisers where required.
Learn moreWho we help
Built for people the big firms overlook
SAMAF was created by former international students to provide opportunities for accountants from migrant backgrounds — and to give back to our community. That story shapes who we serve best.
International Students
Tax returns, Medicare levy exemptions and super — explained in plain language, by a team that started exactly where you are.
Find out moreMigrants & New Arrivals
New to Australia? We help you set up right — TFN, ABN, tax residency, business structures — with support in 15 languages.
Find out moreSmall Business Owners
From start-up to sale: compliance, bookkeeping, payroll and advice that helps Territory businesses grow.
Find out moreLeaving Australia? Claim your superannuation back (DASP).
Why SAMAF
Qualified and trusted to do the job
We've got the professional qualifications, memberships and affiliations to look after your finances — for your business, your everyday life and your retirement. And because our team comes from across the globe, we bring real-world experience to your accounting needs, in 15 languages.
Meet the team-
Experienced team
Big Four-trained auditors, Chartered Accountants and specialists across tax, super and advisory.
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Technologically advanced
Xero, MYOB and Hubdoc cloud systems — your numbers are live, mobile and paperless.
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Professional advice
Registered Tax Agent No. 26094138. Straight answers, clear pricing and advice you can act on.
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Community at heart
From the CDU Free Tax Clinic to the Refugee World Cup — giving back is why SAMAF exists.
A part of our local community
Insights
Tax tips and deadlines, minus the jargon
Students & Migrants
Leaving Australia? How to claim your super back (DASP explained)
The Departing Australia Superannuation Payment lets former temporary visa holders claim their super after leaving. Here's who's eligible, the tax rates (35% or 65%), and how to apply.
12 Aug 2026
Students & Migrants
Tax returns for international students in Australia: the complete guide
Studying in Australia? Here's when you need to lodge a tax return, what you can claim, why most students are treated as Australian residents for tax — and how to get your refund.
12 Aug 2026
Payroll & Super
Payday Super is here: what every employer must do from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, super must reach your employees' funds within 7 business days of every payday. Here's what changed, the penalties for getting it wrong, and how to set your payroll up correctly.
12 Aug 2026
Ready to sort your finances?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our team — in person in one of our offices, or online from anywhere in Australia.