A UK pension transfer isn’t a new choice, it is however, an option that is often not discussed between client and adviser. However, many international workers with a UK pension are now considering this option in the search for greater investment freedom.
For firms with large final salary pension schemes commitments, operating in the present climate is challenging to say the least. If they go under, your retirement income could be at risk of falling into the Pension Protection Fund (PPF)
In 2015 the UK Pension System changes announced by then Chancellor George Osborne came into effect, allowing anyone with a defined benefit or defined contribution pension to benefit from greater investment freedom upon reaching 55.
If you are looking for a low risk, guaranteed lifetime income and your existing pension will provide this, then you may be better staying with your existing scheme. It may also be the case that a UK Pension Transfer would see a substantial reduction in the value of your benefits.
If you have concerns over the solvency of your existing UK pension fund, want greater control over your investments, a UK pension transfer away from your existing scheme could be the right choice for you.
A Self-Invested Personal-Pension (SIPP) is a straightforward UK based pension which, with the help of your financial adviser allows you to take greater control of your pension fund. Transferring your UK pension to a SIPP can provide increased investment choice and greater flexibility over income options at retirement, you can tailor a retirement plan to suit your individual needs.
It is estimated that one million people hold a SIPP, and as platform efficiencies have allowed lower cost solutions to be reached by more investors, SIPPs are becoming more attractive and increasingly popular for those looking to transfer their existing UK pension to make the most out of their retirement provision.
A Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme is an international pension plan, recognised by HMRC. As an international plan, it can benefit from local taxation and adapt to your changing circumstances - particularly of use for those retiring offshore where residency and taxation are a key component of long-term income planning. When you transfer your UK pension into a QROPS, it is no longer subject to the ever-changing UK pension legislation, can benefit from improved tax efficiency for those resident outside of the UK for at least ten years.
A QROPS has to meet certain criteria. It must be:
At Skybound we know that making a decision on whether a UK pension transfer is the right option for you can be daunting, which is why our team of experienced UK pension transfer advisers work in tandem with your Financial Adviser, and are always on hand to help you answer the burning questions surrounding UK pension transfers.
You can reach us directly by calling us between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm at each of our respective offices and we will immediately assist you.
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