The Finance Act 2004 (the 'Act') set the parameters for a number of pension reforms, which finally came into full effect on 6th April 2006. Although the Act has simplified certain aspects of pension provision for the majority of UK employees, for other groups, such as overseas employees, the rules have become more complicated. This paper considers how the new regime affects, first, UK employees
... [Show full abstract] working abroad who are members of a UK-registered pension scheme and, secondly, UK employees in foreign plans, looking in each case at tax relief and allowances for the employer and for members (including the new lifetime allowance). It also considers the transfer of rights between arrangements.