Pensions- Transfer From Canada to UK
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Pensions- Transfer From Canada to UK
Hi All
I just wanted some advise regarding transfering pensions.
I am currently on contract in Canada and have been paying NI and into a UK pension.
My company are wanting to change the terms of my contract, which will mean I will pay EI in Canada and possibly into a group savings plan. However, I have also been asked if I still want to contribute to NI to protect my pension there but I am not sure I want to.
I guess my question is, if I pay EI and into a group savings plan, can I get it transferred back to the UK (when or if I go back to the UK).
Thanks
I just wanted some advise regarding transfering pensions.
I am currently on contract in Canada and have been paying NI and into a UK pension.
My company are wanting to change the terms of my contract, which will mean I will pay EI in Canada and possibly into a group savings plan. However, I have also been asked if I still want to contribute to NI to protect my pension there but I am not sure I want to.
I guess my question is, if I pay EI and into a group savings plan, can I get it transferred back to the UK (when or if I go back to the UK).
Thanks
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Re: Pensions- Transfer From Canada to UK
Hi All
I just wanted some advise regarding transfering pensions.
I am currently on contract in Canada and have been paying NI and into a UK pension.
My company are wanting to change the terms of my contract, which will mean I will pay EI in Canada and possibly into a group savings plan. However, I have also been asked if I still want to contribute to NI to protect my pension there but I am not sure I want to.
I just wanted some advise regarding transfering pensions.
I am currently on contract in Canada and have been paying NI and into a UK pension.
My company are wanting to change the terms of my contract, which will mean I will pay EI in Canada and possibly into a group savings plan. However, I have also been asked if I still want to contribute to NI to protect my pension there but I am not sure I want to.
Who knows? But, generally I think it is a reasonable investment if you plan on living to a ripe old age.
I guess my question is, if I pay EI and into a group savings plan, can I get it transferred back to the UK (when or if I go back to the UK).
As for the group savings plan you will need to check the terms of the plan but in principle it should be OK.
If the plan is an Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) then you can withdraw funds at any time, but you will pay tax on any withdrawals even if you have become a non-resident. I guess there must be some mechanism to transfer them tax-free back to a pension plan in the UK if you wanted to.