New Zealand Pension Transfers

Did you know that you can transfer your UK pensions to New Zealand?

There are a number of advantages to transferring your pensions to New Zealand when you emigrate, but there are things to watch out for too - 

Is there anything you need to do before you leave the UK?

You'll be pleased to hear that there is no time limit on transferring your pensions to New Zealand - you can arrange a transfer any time until you purchase an annuity. You can't actually transfer your pensions until you have settled in New Zealand, and there is generally no need to consolidate or otherwise change your pension arrangements before you emigrate - such arrangements may in fact lead to you incurring unnecessary expense. So, we've provided all the information you need here on our website, but relax - you really don't need to do anything until you've decided that you'll definitely be retiring in New Zealand.

Find out more about Transferring your Pensions to New Zealand

Below you'll find a list of our comprehensive series of articles on transferring your UK pensions - an resource which we believe is unique within the pension transfer industry in New Zealand. If you're just getting started though, you may prefer to download a copy of our free one-page Beginners Guide to Pension Transfers. Once you're ready to find out more, send for your free copy of our New Zealand Financial Guide, with 90 pages of information on everything you need to know to make the most of the financial opportunities you'll find in New Zealand, including New Zealand pension transfers and retirement planning.

Most of all, we invite you to contact us with your questions - we're happy to help. 

• The Pros and Cons of Transferring your Pensions to New Zealand - A balanced look at the benefits and drawbacks of transferring your pensions to New Zealand.

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• New Zealand Pension Transfer Timing - When can you transfer your pensions to New Zealand? Are there any time limits?

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• New Zealand Pension Transfer Top Tips - How to get the best result when you transfer your pension to New Zealand.

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• NZ Pension Transfers and Currency Exchange - How to make the most of Pound to New Zealand Dollar exchange rate fluctuations when you transfer your pension to New Zealand.

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• New Zealand Pension Transfer Rules and Regulations - An introduction to the rules governing pension transfers to New Zealand, especially the QROPS regulations.

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• Our Preferred New Zealand QROPS - Our preferred QROPS-approved New Zealand pension scheme lets you hold your UK pension in Pounds while you wait for a good exchange rate and offers a wide range of investment options.

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• The New Zealand Pension Transfer Process - How long does the pension transfer process take, and what can be done to speed it up?

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• Pension Tracing - How to trace any UK pensions that you may have lost track of.

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• Final Salary Pension Transfers to New Zealand - What you need to consider if you are thinking about transferring a final salary pension scheme to New Zealand.

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• SIPP Pensions Transfers to New Zealand - What you need to know about transferring SIPP pension schemes to New Zealand.
  

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• New Zealand Pension Transfer FAQ -  Answers to the questions we are most commonly asked about transferring pensions to New Zealand.

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Broadbase International will work with you every step of the way to help you make a confident start to your new life in New Zealand. Please contact us if you have any questions about the financial side of life in New Zealand, and don't forget to order your free copy of our comprehensive New Zealand Guide.