tuanton

I moved to Malaysia when I retired 3 years ago, still pay UK Tax and am receipt of full employment and State Pensions. I am returning to UK later this year for a period of about 6 months - Do I need to notify Tax or Pensions people about this ?

alipally

Shouldn't think so, but I couldn't say for sure!

After all it's only an extended holiday, if you are going back to Malaysia

tuanton

OK thanks- maybe I can get my state pension increments (which I have not had) added in !!!

killerhales

I've wondered about this before. If you have been living abroad and therefore not received increases to your UK state pension, how long do you need to be back to get the increases?

If you say you are coming back permanently, aren't the "authorities" obliged to pay you the same as all the other UK residents?

tuanton

If you go back permanently my understanding is you get brought up to current level.
I am looking at a Pension Service publication (CF-N-701 11/06) which says.

" If you do not get the increase while you are abroad, you may get the higher amount of benefit ifyou visit either the UK or a country where the EEC regulations apply or a reciprocal agreement country except Bermuda and the USA. The lower amount will again be paid when you leave..."

I am going to tell them I am coming back for a while and see what happens.