tom's mum

Hi,

Can anyone help me? We are emigrating to NZ and I am wondering if anyone knows if I can transfer my NHS Pension or what they have done with theirs? There must be many NHS ex employers who have emigrated, what did you do with your pension?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Helen

tiredwithtwins

hi helen,
they have a website - www.nhspa.gov.uk - you can email them through a link there, or ring them on 01253 774774.

hope this helps
sue

claireg3

HI Helen,
I called them the other day about our super ann. and the chap who I spoke to said that once you have settled in Oz(as is our case) and sorted out the superannuation company we intend to use they will then contact the NHS lot and sort out a straight transfer.

Hope this helps

Claire

tom's mum

Hi,

Many thanks for the advice. I shall give them a call.

Helen

donna

Dont quote me as i havent researched this bit fully,but i heard that there was a 6 months window were you had to transfer within this timescale as if not you were wacked with loads of tax.I was aso advised to get the ball rolling before you go as it is a very lengthy process
donna

Kiwipaul

That is for Australia, but OP is going to NZ and they have no CGT tax their and so I don't believe they would have the problem. As NZ only tax you on income and as a pension isn't generating any income their is no tax liability until you draw the pension.

I'm no expert just my opinion.