Hi. Quick question..
I’m in process of transferring my flexiplan avc to my sipp. My sipp provider has sent me a form asking for the pension provider. The letters I received when I started the avc was headed Zurich money4life, but when you log in online it directs you to Scottish widows site. So is my provider Zurich or Scottish widows? Also it asks for Type of scheme. Is that Free standing Avc? Appreciate any help. TIA
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Transferring avc to my sipp
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RobertT
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Transferring avc to my sipp
The AVC provider is now Scottish Widows.
RM's AVC's are 'in-house', so they're designed to offer additional benefits alongside their main scheme. I.e, to fund the tax free lump sum. But they also have the flexibility of free standing AVC's, which are basically the same as a personal pension, and can be transferred. More info: https://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org ... and-fsavcs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If in doubt, I suggest you contact your SIPP provider for clarification.
Also bear in mind that only the first 25% of your SIPP is guaranteed to be tax free, with the rest being classed as income. Your AVC's may be completely tax free, if under the 25% total pot value.
Plus when the CDC scheme is introduced, we may no longer be able to pay into the current AVC arrangements, therefore transferring may not be the correct move? (obviously your choice).
RM's AVC's are 'in-house', so they're designed to offer additional benefits alongside their main scheme. I.e, to fund the tax free lump sum. But they also have the flexibility of free standing AVC's, which are basically the same as a personal pension, and can be transferred. More info: https://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org ... and-fsavcs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If in doubt, I suggest you contact your SIPP provider for clarification.
Also bear in mind that only the first 25% of your SIPP is guaranteed to be tax free, with the rest being classed as income. Your AVC's may be completely tax free, if under the 25% total pot value.
Plus when the CDC scheme is introduced, we may no longer be able to pay into the current AVC arrangements, therefore transferring may not be the correct move? (obviously your choice).
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Kevster77
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Transferring avc to my sipp
Thanks Robert.