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    Bringing your UK pension to sunnier climes

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 01/02/2015

    » In our last article on UK private pension liberalisation, we looked at schemes in the UK and how they are affected by the latest government regulations. From April 6, 2015, any private pension scheme held in the UK may be liquidated and the entire pot withdrawn. While this is a very attractive option for many, the reality is that income tax will be levied on these proceeds at the individual’s marginal tax rate for that year. As a consequence, taking the pot in one go will not be as tax-efficient as taking staged drawdowns each year, or as required.

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    Managing UK private pension transfers

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/07/2013

    » Although the last "Networth" column was intended to be the final in the series on UK private pension transfers, there have been many questions relating to some aspects of this important part of expat pension planning.

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    Double tax agreements: Look before you leap

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 10/02/2013

    » Relying on double tax agreements (DTA) as the basis for dealing with your tax problems is a tricky business. Although they have a place as one of a few effective tax management tools, they need to be used carefully, and as usual, the devil is in the details.

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    Finding suitable QROPS solutions

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 14/10/2012

    » Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) have evolved tremendously since 2006 and are now recognised as highly advantageous pension vehicles for expats who are retiring outside the UK. Even if you are not British, if you have worked in the UK you are highly likely to have a deferred pension that can be exported. By doing this you will have a number of advantages over leaving the scheme in the UK and drawing a pension from there once you retire. The table outlines the differences clearly.

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    The practical use of trusts in planning for the inevitable

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 12/08/2012

    » Last week we looked at why many expats should consider trusts to assist them in several ways. Today we delve deeper into the practical use of trusts as efficient financial planning solutions.

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    Trusts open a wealth of possibilities

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 25/03/2012

    » Over the past nine weeks we have been discussing financial life plans and the major aspects that are likely to affect you no matter what your age. There has been considerable reader feedback, with the single most popular theme being trusts. This matter was last raised in the March 11 "Net Worth" article, "Journeying through your financial life plan". The section on succession planning in that article dealt with some of the ways trusts can help many expats by adding security and value for their settlors and beneficiaries, and the practical uses of trusts in everyday life.

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