If you are researching QNUPS in 2026, you are probably trying to answer three questions. What exactly is a Qualifying Non-UK Pension Scheme? How useful is it now for inheritance tax planning, and how does it differ from a QROPS? In this guide, I will answer those...
Pensions
Pensions for expats often involve cross-border complexities, but our content provides low-fee, transparent strategies for transfers, QROPS, and optimisation in light of UK tax changes. Drawing from ONS data on emigration, we help secure your retirement. We hope you find these useful for pension planning, and seeking a second opinion ensures your setup is as efficient as possible.
Investing in Your Future: The Top SIPP Providers for Expats in 2024
As I did my top platforms for expats in 2024 I wanted to show my best SIPP options for expats in 2024. I have done this in previous years but as prices and platforms change wanted to keep things updated. This is not financial advice, this is my opinion on what I think...
Paying off Your Mortgage or Investing in Your Pension
Your two most significant financial responsibilities in life are your pension and your mortgage. However, in challenging times like those currently being experienced in the UK, it becomes essential to determine which one should take priority. Many homeowners have been...
How Does an IRA or 401(k) Rollover into an Annuity Work as U.S expat work?
Rolling over an individual retirement account (IRA) or a 401(k) plan into an annuity can be a straightforward process if done in compliance with IRS regulations. There are two primary methods for executing a rollover: a direct transfer or a qualifying withdrawal. A...
Ipensions Review
Is this one of the best SIPPs options in the International market? IPensions Group offers a range of pension schemes designed to meet the needs of various individuals and entities. Here are some of their offerings: Adviser SIPP: The Adviser SIPP is tailored for both...
UK Pension Transfers
Information on U.K pension transfers information if you as an expat are considering moving and or have transferred your U.K pension(s). Please note that this message is not a recommendation to transfer your pension(s) or to review them. As it may not be in your best...
Transferring your Swiss Pension
If you are living in Switzerland and want to understand how to get your pension out of Switzerland, this blog will give you some information on the subject. It's generally used when expats leave Switzerland and either move on to another country or move back to their...
Singapore Retirement Scheme – Contributing as an expat
As an expat working in Singapore, you may be eligible to participate in the Central Provident Fund (CPF), which is Singapore's retirement savings scheme. The CPF is a mandatory social security savings scheme that helps Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) save...
QNUPs – Why Use Them
This article will go over some of the pros and Cons and how it can be used for IHT planning. This will aim to give a brief run down and anyone looking for more detail can refer to our earlier blog on QNUPs where we have given examples and gone over some of the...
How to Transfer UK Pension to Thailand
Transferring a UK pension to Thailand into an International SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) can be a complex process, and it is advisable to seek professional advice from a qualified financial advisor with experience in international pension transfers. If you...
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