UK full time employee side contract for US company

[condent]

Thanks. It might be over an extended period but a bit early to say. I thought my employer pension is covered by the US-UK tax treaty and so contributions are recognised, not sure if this would be the case for a SIPP. I know there are differences when it comes to receiving the money (UK tax free lump sum not tax free in the US is the main one I think).

[jamesbrown]

Thanks. It might be over an extended period but a bit early to say. I thought my employer pension is covered by the US-UK tax treaty and so contributions are recognised, not sure if this would be the case for a SIPP. I know there are differences when it comes to receiving the money (UK tax free lump sum not tax free in the US is the main one I think).

I think the DTA is pretty comprehensive on pensions, yes, both in terms of contributions and withdrawals, but it still isn’t straightforward, as I recall. Again, given the sums involved, it warrants professional advice.