Drawdown & Income Planning

    Accessing Your UK Pension After 55 While Living Abroad

    Pension drawdown allows you to access your pension savings flexibly while keeping the remainder invested. For UK expats, understanding how drawdown works across borders is essential to maximize your retirement income.

    When you access your UK pension from abroad, you need to consider tax implications in both the UK and your country of residence, currency exchange considerations, and how to structure withdrawals for optimal efficiency.

    Our network of specialist advisers can help you create a drawdown strategy that suits your lifestyle needs, minimizes tax across jurisdictions, and ensures your pension lasts throughout retirement.

    Key Benefits

    • Flexible access to your pension savings
    • Tax-efficient withdrawal strategies
    • Keep remainder invested for growth
    • Adapt income to changing needs
    • Professional currency management

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