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UK State Pension for Expats: Ensuring Your Financial Security

For those of you who have chosen to live abroad, it's important not to neglect your UK state pension entitlement. This article will provide an overview of the UK state pension for expats, including how to maintain UK National Insurance contributions, weekly and monthly contribution options for Class 2 and Class 4, tax-efficient saving comparisons for contracts while working abroad, index-linked pension benefits for retirement, and how to catch up on any missed years to ensure you receive the full UK state pension. This includes the 10-year catch-up opportunity running until June 2023.

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UK tax ProACT Sam Orgill UK tax ProACT Sam Orgill

Using a personal service company to save tax

A Personal Service Company (PSC) is a tax-efficient strategy for contractors, allowing them to save on income tax and enjoy other financial benefits by operating through a limited company. Key advantages include lower income tax rates, corporation tax savings, potential VAT savings, and the ability to claim business expenses. To set up a PSC, one must incorporate a limited company, register for taxes, open a business bank account, and establish an accounting system. While the tax savings can be significant, it's crucial to understand the responsibilities associated with running a limited company, such as ensuring tax compliance and maintaining accurate financial records.

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