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Posted by Ryan Frost | Mar 30, 2022
When should I use a QROPS?
When should I use a QROPS? Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme are foreign pension schemes that are recognised by HMRC and meet UK tax legislation requirements. Where are QROPS based?…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Jan 22, 2022
QROPS for US Residents – What you should know
QROPS for US Residents QROPS for US residents – are they still a viable solution? From 2014, transfers to QROPS were an efficient way to transfer a UK pension plan…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Oct 28, 2021
Best QROPS Provider 2022 – Things to consider
Which is the best QROPS Provider in 2022? A QROPS (Qualifying-Recognized Overseas Pension Scheme) is an international pension scheme, which allows you to transfer your UK pension funds away from…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Apr 11, 2019
QROPS or ROPS in Ireland – What you should know
For expats concerned about the impact of Brexit on their UK pension pots a QROPS, or ROPS in Ireland, could provide the ideal solution. With the ongoing Brexit and the…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 11, 2018
Want to know more about QROPS exit penalties?
Why do trustees charge QROPS exit penalties? If you hold a UK pension and decide you want to retire abroad, then one option is that of a QROPS. A QROPS…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Aug 31, 2018
No American QROPS – You can still transfer UK Pensions
Are you aware that HMRC has cut all American QROPS? From the 9th March 2017, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his annual budget the introduction of an Overseas Transfer…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Jul 27, 2018
Portugal – QROPS, and Taking Your Pension Tax Free!
If you are one of the many Brits looking at a retirement offshore? Or just considering a change of lifestyle and becoming an expat, Portugal could be the place for…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Apr 25, 2018
Pension Sharing Order for a QROPS
Pension Sharing Order for a QROPS Pension sharing order for QROPS is becoming increasingly common. Although at first, they can seem complicated to sort out, there is a simple process…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Mar 21, 2018
Do you have a Britannia QROPS?
Britannia QROPS? If you have previously lived in New Zealand then there is a good chance you hold a Britannia QROPS. First of all, let me make clear that Britannia Financial Services…
Posted by Ryan Frost | Mar 08, 2018
QROPS Complaints! Have you been missold a QROPS?
QROPS Complaints Have you been mis-sold a QROPS? Are you currently in a Maltese or Gilbrator QROPS but don’t know why and are now locked in with expensive annual management…