How British Expats are Impacted by the 2021 UK Government Budget
This article will help you understand why budget changes have come into force as well as how they affect UK expats that no longer reside in the UK.
What options do I have with my Shell Overseas Contributory Pension Fund?
The Shell Pension Scheme, the non-UK scheme being the Shell Overseas Contributory Pension Fund (aka SOCPF), has consistently been targeted by scammers due to the lack of advice requirements to transfer away. Unlike a UK defined benefit scheme, this scheme does not require FCA regulated advice to transfer away.
How will the Lifetime allowance affect my UK pension if I live overseas?
Pension simplification came into effect from 6th April 2006, one of the policies introduced was the lifetime allowance for all UK pensions. The lifetime allowance is the limit on the amount of pension benefits that can be taken without incurring a tax charge.
Should I transfer my UK pension if I am resident in France?
If you are a tax resident in France, retired in France or thought about moving to France, you may have asked yourself “What should I do with my UK pension?”. We have just updated our Taxation in France for Expats page with plenty of fresh information as of Jan 2021, to help keep you in the know about tax legislation in France
Should I Transfer My UK Pension to a SIPP or QROPS If I Am Resident in Germany?
If you are a tax resident in Germany, retired in Germany or thought about moving to Germany, you may have asked yourself “What should I do with my UK pension?”.
Another Blow to Retirees in Europe with UK Pensions?
The flexibility surrounding transferring your defined benefit scheme to a more flexible arrangement seems to be getting tighter and tighter through ever more stringent regulations by the FCA.