Tax Advantages

SIPPs are registered pension schemes, which are established under trust. This means that they enjoy significant tax advantages.

Tax advantages on money going in:

  • Employer contributions to the scheme, which are wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the business, and which do not exceed the annual allowance are tax deductible.
  • Personal contributions to the scheme, which do not exceed both 100% of earnings and the annual allowance are income tax free.

Tax advantages on assets held within the SIPP:

  • There is no capital gains tax due when assets are sold
  • There is no income tax on income derived from investments (eg rent and loan interest)
  • There is 10% tax on dividend income.

Tax advantages on money coming out of the fund:

  • A tax free lump sum of up to 25% of the member's fund can be paid on retirement
  • Lump sum payments in the event of the death of member before age 75 are Inheritance Tax free.