Pension Transfers | Ross Naylor

The Pros and Cons of a SIPP for Expats

A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a great retirement savings tool for UK expats, but it’s not the right choice for everyone. If you’re living abroad and wondering whether a SIPP is suitable for your financial situation, this guide will walk you through the key advantages and potential pitfalls. What is a SIPP? A SIPP is a UK-based pension that gives you control over how your retirement savings are invested. Unlike traditional workplace pensions, a SIPP allows you to…

QROPS Advice: How New HMRC Rules Could Impact Your Overseas Pension Transfer

If you’re considering transferring your UK pension overseas, the recent changes to QROPS rules could significantly impact your retirement plans—especially if you’re heading to popular destinations like France, Portugal or Spain.

Should I Consolidate My Pensions?

As an expat, managing your pensions can be a complex and often daunting proposition. With multiple pension pots scattered across different providers, and potentially jurisdictions, you might find yourself asking, “Should I consolidate my pensions?” This question is more common than you might think, and the answer depends on various factors specific to your circumstances. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of pension consolidation, helping you make an informed decision.

Using Your CV As a Map To Find Lost Pension Treasure

It can be all too easy to forget about pensions linked to old jobs, especially when you’ve switched companies, careers, or even countries a few times. But your CV, which lists all your past jobs, can be a super helpful tool in tracking down any pensions you might have left behind. Here’s a simple guide on how to use it to find those lost pensions and make sure you’re not missing out on any money.

What Do I Do With My Swiss Pension When Returning to the UK?

If you’re leaving Switzerland and returning to the UK, you may be wondering, Can I transfer my Swiss pension to the UK? Understanding Swiss pension transfer rules is crucial to ensure you maximise your benefits. This guide explains your options when leaving Switzerland and how to handle your pension efficiently.

Can I transfer my UK pension to Sweden?

Are you a Brit living in, or moving to Sweden? Are you unsure of how to navigate the complexities of managing your pensions across borders? Whether you’re entangled in the web of the UK’s State and private pensions or exploring the multifaceted Swedish pension landscape, understanding the nuances of each system is crucial. In this guide, I will explore the options, obstacles, and opportunities that await you.

Can I transfer my UK pension to Poland?

👉 Managing your UK pension from Poland isn’t straightforward, but with the right planning it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. This guide explains your options – from leaving a defined benefit scheme in place to using an International SIPP – and covers tax treatment, QROPS, the UK State Pension, and post-Brexit changes that affect expats. Find out how to protect your retirement income and avoid costly mistakes.

QROPS guide for expats – Read to understand your options

The purpose of this QROPS guide for expats is to use 20+ years of experience in dealing with international pensions to help you understand how QROPS work and outline the circumstances in which they should and should not be used. Tens of thousands of British expats have transferred their UK pensions to QROPS structures since they were launched in April 2006. The structure has proved to be incredibly popular as they help Britons who have permanently moved abroad to simplify…

How are defined benefit pension transfer values calculated?

In the past decade, huge numbers of people have transferred their final salary/defined benefit pensions to a SIPP or QROPS as Cash Equivalent Transfer Values have soared. However, since the start of 2022, these valuations have started to fall back and I have had numerous enquiries from people wanting to know why their pension transfer value has dropped. In this post, we will look at the nuts and bolts of how a defined benefit pension cash transfer value is calculated.

What is an international SIPP?

Considering an International SIPP? This guide explains how overseas pension transfers work, the tax implications for expats, and how to find the right advice for your retirement.