Pensions

The Sombrilla Group Personal Pension Scheme

At Sombrilla and our carefully chosen partners, we have the expertise and knowledge to help you through the pensions maze.

Ensure you and not the taxman benefits from your contract:

  • Funded via employer contributions from your contract
  • Uniquely avoids Employers and Employees National Insurance as well as income tax
  • Benefit from 39% or 49% overall tax breaks on contributions up to the annual limit of £50k (2011/12)
  • No initial set-up fees so all of your money is invested
  • Penalty free payment holidays
  • Move the pension to a new employer if you change jobs or continue to invest personally

The Sombrilla group personal pension scheme offers you a very tax efficient investment opportunity because payments are made directly from your payroll. This contribution is exempt from the income tax and National Insurance deductions that would apply if you took this money directly as payroll and you could therefore benefit from the equivalent of 39% or 49% tax relief depending on your tax rate.

A flexible approach

The Sombrilla group personal pension scheme offers complete flexibility so you can take penalty free payment holidays when it suits you. It also offers low administration charges and a wide range of funds to help ensure that your investment reaches its full potential.

The independent advisers at Contractor Financials can help you to take advantage of the more relaxed pension rules that came into force in April 2006, maximising your investment potential and reducing your tax bill as a result.

If you choose to leave Sombrilla at any time, then you can stop the pension or transfer your plan to your new employer. Alternatively, you can continue funding as a personal investment. 

Using Salary Sacrifice to minimise your tax-bill

Investing via a salary sacrifice agreement is one of the most tax efficient investment options that are available to you. The scheme involves you taking as little as the minimum wage and covering your fees whilst all of your other income can be invested into a pension. Whilst this level of investment may not be sustainable over a long period of time, it can represent a significant boost to your eventual retirement fund whilst saving you tax and National Insurance contributions on your income.

You can also invest personally in the pension up to 100% of your remaining salary although this income will be subject to National Insurance deductions. 

Important information

The information provided above is factual and does not consider your personal circumstances. We advise you to read the information provided and decide whether or not the plan appeals to you as we are not advising that the plan is suitable for you.

Sombrilla has instructed Contractor Financials to set up and administer the plan. As Independent Financial Advisors, they will be able to answer your questions and give advice as to the suitability of the scheme. If you are unsure as to whether the Sombrilla scheme is right for you, then you should seek expert advice from them.

If you consider joining the scheme then Contractor Financials will provide you with a personal illustration and a document outlining the key facts of the contract to give you a better understanding of the benefits of the plan.

Contractor Financials

Contractor Financials are Independent Financial Advisors specialising in offering tailored financial solutions to contractors and freelancers.

Please call Contractor Financials on 0845 062 8888 (ensure you quote the Sombrilla Group Personal Pension Scheme) or email sombrilla@contractorfinancials.com

Financial advice is given by Contractor Financials, which is a trading name of Contractor Financials Ltd and is regulated and authorised by the Financial Services Authority.