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SSAS
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SIPP
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| Membership |
No restriction on membership.
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No restriction on membership.
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| Control |
The employer has overall control of the scheme, with the Administrator having day-to-day responsibility for its operation. The SSAS Member Trustees make the SSAS investment decisions.
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The SIPP provider has overall control of the scheme, with the Administrator having day-to-day responsibility for its operation. The SIPP member makes the investment decisions.
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| Investments |
The investments are registered in the name of the SSAS trustees.
The SSAS employer will, through the Scheme Rules, determine which investments are allowable. For example, some SSAS permit unquoted shares whilst others do not.
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The investments are registered in the name of the SIPP trustee company.
The SIPP provider will, through the SIPP rules, determine which investments are allowable. For example, some SIPPs permit unquoted shares whilst others do not
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| Loans |
SSAS loans for up to 50% of the net assets of the scheme to the employer are allowed. 1st charge security is required. No other connected party lending is permitted. There is no limit for loans to unconnected parties.
Examples of a connected party are:
- A member or spouse or relative of a member.
- A partnership where one of the partners is a member or a relative of a member.
- The SSAS Principal Employer.
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A SIPP can’t lend to a connected party. There is no limit for loans to unconnected parties.
Examples of a connected party are:
- A member or spouse or relative of a scheme member.
- A partnership where one of the partners is a member or a relative of a member.
- A Company controlled by any of the parties detailed above.
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| Borrowing |
50% of the net value of the SSAS fund.
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As for SSAS.
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| Annuity Purchase |
Not compulsory.
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Not compulsory.
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| Income Drawdown |
Yes, available via capped and flexible drawdown.
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Yes available via capped and flexible drawdown.
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| Personal Contributions |
Basic and higher rate relief secured via personal tax claim.
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Only basic rate tax relief at source claimed by SIPP Administrator. Higher marginal rate secured via personal tax claim.
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| Allocation of Investment |
Investments are not allocated to specific members.
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Investments are allocated to a specific member.
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| Pension Commencement Lump Sum |
Where protection does not apply, typically 25% of the value of the fund.
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As for SSAS.
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| Death Benefit Rules |
It is possible to provide a lump sum, income drawdown benefits or annuity benefits for your dependants.
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As for SSAS.
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Note: This information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation, implied or otherwise. You are recommended to take financial advice on transfers to and from any pension scheme. Xafinity is not authorised to give financial advice.
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