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UK Pension Options for Expats

Posted by Josh Maunder | Sep 05, 2024

UK Pension Options for Expats: Why You Don’t Have to Settle for a 100% Lump Sum

Wondering about the UK Pension Options for Expats? If you’re a UK expat living overseas, you may have been told that your only option for accessing your UK pension is

Aegon UK Pension

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 20, 2023

Do you hold an Aegon UK pension?

Was your Aegon UK pension transfer refused? You’re not alone – many customers who dreamed of retiring in a quaint French village or to a vibrant town in sunny Spain

Pension Transfer Analysis Report (TVAS)

Posted by Ryan Frost | Jun 07, 2022

Pension Transfer Analysis Report (TVAS)

Pension Transfer Analysis Report (TVAS) is a report in relation to defined benefit (commonly referred to as final salary) pension schemes. For any defined benefit schemes that have a CETV

International Private Pension Plan

Posted by Ryan Frost | Apr 06, 2022

International Private Pension Plan – What You Should Know

What is an International Private Pension Plan? As a non-UK resident, you may be wondering what your options are with regards to transferring your UK pensions, or perhaps even your

How long should a UK pension transfer take?

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 08, 2021

How Long Should a UK Pension Transfer Take?

If you are a non-UK resident, you may have a UK pension which you are looking to transfer. This could be due to inflexibility regarding access, or high fees within

QROPS still available in Europe

Posted by Ryan Frost | Nov 15, 2021

QROPS still available in Europe

Brexit uncertainty has led many to speculate that QROPS and its associated benefits might be closed, but at present this popular pension scheme is still available in Europe. The UK

US IRA distributions taxable in France

Posted by Ryan Frost | Nov 04, 2021

Are US IRA Distributions Taxable in France?

Are US Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) distributions taxable in France? This is dependant on whether you are classified as a French resident for tax purposes. A simple rule for residency

divorce and pension sharing as an expat

Posted by Ryan Frost | Apr 06, 2021

Divorce and pension sharing as an expat

Divorce and pension sharing as an expat? Pension Sharing Orders for UK company pensions are increasingly common and relatively straightforward. However, if you are an expat with a UK–based pension,

Posted by Ryan Frost | Feb 16, 2021

Transfer Personal Pension to International SIPP

Transfer Personal Pension to International SIPP Do you hold a UK personal pension? Do you require access to a personal pension in the UK? Perhaps you need to transfer your

ReAssure Pension Transfer (For non UK residents only)

Posted by Ryan Frost | Jan 29, 2021

ReAssure Pension Transfer for Non UK Residents

ReAssure Pension Transfer (For non UK residents only) Do you hold a UK ReAssure Pension? Are you unable to access the monies and investments in your ReAssure Pension? Does your

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