If you want to retire in style, what better place to enjoy it than in France? Whether you want the excitement of the French Riviera or the tranquillity of Provence, France has fabulous cuisine, wine and sunshine to make retirement a new beginning. Like anywhere,...
Pensions
Should I Cash in my UK pension(s) if I Move to France?
As a financial and tax advisor in France, I often find myself pondering the pivotal question that plagues many expat retirees: "To move, or not to move, one's pension pot? Should you cash in your UK pension?” The answer, my friends, lies within the intricate web of...
What is a QROPS pension, and what are the risks of this type of scheme?
As hugely rewarding as France is as a place for Britons to move to and retire – due to factors ranging from its beautiful landscapes to its abundant cultural attractions – if this is a path that you are considering taking, you will also have some decisions to make in...
UK Pensions in France: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Your Pension Cash
It seems that more and more people have become aware of the ability to take a UK pension, as a French resident, and pay just 7.5% tax, after an unlimited 10% allowance, thus a very reasonable 6.75%. Indeed, we have written about it, in this very space, however, we...
Should Brexit force a UK Pension Exit?
There has always been a great deal of uncertainty surrounding what happens after Brexit, for many things. One of those anxieties has been the likely loss of EU passporting rights for UK financial services. Until recently, most people have considered that it is...
What is a QROPS Pension? (Qualifying Recognised Offshore Pension Scheme)
Many people ask what the options are when it comes to their UK pensions. The issue, when it comes to UK pensions, is always the intense lack of flexibility, which is always desirable, but it becomes imperative when you leave your home country, as financial planning...