Taxation Accountant — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Taxation Accountant, the assessing authority for migration purposes is CPAA, CAANZ, IPA.
Taxation Accountant in Western Australia — nomination overview
Taxation Accountant (ANZSCO 221113) is eligible for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional) nomination under the Western Australia Skilled Migration program in Western Australia. Applicants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply when Western Australia opens allocation rounds for this occupation. Western Australia typically requires applicants to demonstrate a connection to the state through relevant work experience or current employment there. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT, and satisfy health and character requirements. Skills assessment is required from CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), or the Institute of Public Accountants, depending on qualifications and professional memberships. Subclass 190 nomination adds five points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Subclass 190 confers permanent residence. Subclass 491 holders must complete three years of regional residence and employment before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. Processing in Western Australia typically takes four to eight weeks, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs after nomination is granted. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Taxation Accountant
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.