Transferring a Dutch pension to a Malta occupational QROPS can look like a neat workaround. In reality, it could be very bad advice.
Transferring a Dutch pension to a Malta occupational QROPS can look like a neat workaround. In reality, it could be very bad advice.
The promise of avoiding a 25% tax charge may sound appealing, but if the foundation is artificial, the risks far outweigh the benefits.
If you’re being advised to set up a company just to sponsor yourself into a Malta IORP, proceed with extreme caution.
Will your UK pension be taxed at 40% or 25% or nothing upon inheritance? Is a QROPS the answer for everyone? Our expert helps you plan for the 2027 rule changes.
British expats need careful planning, professional guidance, and a clear understanding of the limits of tax treaties and consumer protections to avoid costly mistakes.
When investing, long-term success involves balancing risk avoidance (not losing it all) with opportunity, ideally with professional, regulated advice. You may come across that ‘sure bet’: a once in a lifetime opportunity. Be very careful: not all offers are trustworthy.