by SJB US | Jan 28, 2026 | Financial Planning, Retirement, SJB US, UK
The UK government has confirmed a major change to the way British expats can build their state pension entitlement. From 6 April 2026, access to Class 2 Voluntary National Insurance Contributions (VNICs) will be removed for most people living abroad. At the same time,...
by SJB US | Dec 4, 2025 | Cross-Border Tax, Financial Planning, Inheritance, Pensions, Randal Stephens, Tax
Inheriting a UK Pension While Living Abroad: What Non-UK Residents Need to Know If you or your beneficiaries live outside the United Kingdom, inheriting a UK pension can be a complex process.Many British expats and overseas beneficiaries find that their options are...
by SJB US | Nov 19, 2025 | Guides, Pension Transfers, Pensions, QROPS, SJB US
Thinking about transferring your UK pension to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS)? Recent 2025 rule updates mean this familiar route now comes with more constraints and charges. For UK expats, understanding the latest tax changes, eligibility...
by SJB US | Nov 12, 2025 | Cross-Border Tax, Estate Planning, Inheritance, SJB US, Tax
Moving overseas may feel liberating, but it also brings fresh financial complexities, especially when it comes to UK pensions. If you’re a British expat or planning to retire abroad, understanding how UK inheritance tax (IHT) rules apply to your pension could make a...
by SJB US | Nov 6, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Retirement, SJB US, Tax
Moving overseas may feel liberating, but it also brings fresh financial complexities, especially when it comes to UK pensions. If you’re a British expat or planning to retire abroad, understanding how UK inheritance tax (IHT) rules apply to your pension could make a...
