Moving abroad changes how your UK pensions are taxed, accessed and transferred. These guides explain the options open to internationally mobile professionals, from leaving a pension in place to consolidating or transferring it, and the rules that apply in each case. Use them to understand the trade-offs before making a decision that is difficult to reverse.
A 2026 overview of what British expats in the UAE can do with their UK pensions, leaving them in place, consolidating, or transferring, and how to decide which path fits your plans.
PensionsThinking of transferring your UK pension to the UAE? A 2026 guide to SIPPs, QROPS, the 25% Overseas Transfer Charge, and how to choose the right option as a British expat.
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