MyExpatSIPP is a self invested personal pension (SIPP) that is designed especially for individuals who have UK pension benefits and are now non-UK residents.
It is a simple low cost pension plan that allows you to manage your UK pension online, without having to use a financial adviser. It is a type of personal pension and works in a similar way that a standard personal pension would. The main difference you will encounter, is that you will have a lot more flexibility with the choices you make for investment. With that flexibility comes the ability for substantial growth, so that you and your family are provided for in the future.
SIPP for non UK residents allows you to build your own portfolio of investments with online dealing, or select one of the low cost ready-made investment portfolios.
Generally speaking, most expats can open an international SIPP, whether employed, self-employed, not working or retired.
Your personal Account Manager will guide you through the process of drawing your pension when you reach retirement, and assist you with completing the necessary HMRC tax forms.
Complete our short online application and transfer your pensions into one, easy to manage online SIPP for non-UK residents.
You can get up to 25% of your UK pension paid as a tax free pension lump sum. The remaining 75% can be paid as a regular income or lump sums into your SIPP for non UK residents.
The UK has double taxation agreements with over 120 countries which normally means you won't be taxed twice on your pension withdrawals.
Most agreements state that pensions paid from the UK to a resident of country with a tax treaty with the UK, will be subject to tax only in their country of residence.
This means that any withdrawals from MyExpatSIPP can generally be paid without any tax deducted in the UK. As this is a SIPP for non-UK residents, we can even pay these withdrawals directly into your local (non-UK) bank account.
You will normally need to report any payments you receive from your SIPP to the tax authority in your country of residence.
It is vital that you apply for a Nil-Tax code if you are no longer UK resident so that any payment is made gross of UK taxation.
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Though SIPPs were originally created for more experienced investors, more and more non uk residents are choosing to transfer their personal pension schemes over to a SIPP so that they can gain more control, lower costs and enhance performance. It's is easy and straightforward to a SIPP for non UK residents transfer your UK pensions to the SIPP account and doesn't require a financial adviser.
All you need to do is tell us who your pension is with and your policy number and then we will handle the rest.
Most transfers can be processed electronically using the Origo transfer service meaning you won't usually need to complete any paper forms.
Electronic transfers are used for the majority of cases, in which case transfers are usually completed within 10 business days. If your existing provider requires original forms to be completed and returned then it can take 4-6 weeks to complete the transfer. The SIPP is also ideal for non uk residents who wish to return in the UK at some point in the future. This is due to the SIPP pension being recognized across the UK, allowing former residents to return with no complications and continuing using this service as any other UK resident.
Transfer your pension to the SIPP for non-UK residents.
We try to cater to all levels of investment experience. You can build your own portfolio of investments from a wide range of Shares, ETFs, Mutual Funds and Investment Trusts, with direct online dealing.
Alternatively, we know not everyone is an investment expert and wants to manage their own investments. That's why there are ready-made investment portfolios to choose from.
The investments in the portfolios are managed by Vanguard and BlackRock, two of the world's largest money managers, who collectively look after around £9 trillion for investors all over the world.
All you need to do is choose an investment portfolio to match your risk profile and then the investment managers look after the rest.
Get online access to your pension just like internet banking. You can view the value of your SIPP, buy and sell investments and track any transactions in or our of your plan.
Get in touch with one of our friendly team who'll be happy to answer your questions.
MyExpatSIPP is a trading name of MES Financial Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, reference number 805568.
As with all pensions, your capital is at risk. The value of your pension can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. We do not offer or provide advice as to the suitability of investments, if you're unsure if a SIPP is suitable for you, you may want to seek advice from a suitably qualified and regulated financial adviser. The information contained on this website is provided as guidance only and should not be construed as advice or a personal recommendation.