UK pension, living in Europe - advice

[bambam]

Hi

A mate of mine lives in Europe and has a UK final salary built up from previous employment in the UK.

He's having trouble doing anything with it as it seems as if there is a specific type of advice he needs to obtain in order to move it into a SIPP - if that is the right route. Or, maybe just someone willing to have a chat with him to understand the details better.

I know we have pension/financial advisors on here so thought I'd ask if anyone here may be able to help or point towards someone who might be able to. I would only put the two parties in touch and then step away as the details are not my business.

Thanks

[Scepticalist]

Definitely get some good advice from someone who knows tax law in both countries. Not only is it rarely worth moving a final salary pension but also some countries have nowhere near the tax breaks that UK does when doing so - the last thing you want is a CGT bill from the local tax authority.