# British expats in Spain face 40% pension tax blow as new UK inheritance rules loom

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/british-expats-in-spain-face-40-pension-tax-blow-as-new-uk-inheritance-rules-loom/
- Published: 2026-08-18T16:50:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-18T17:07:06+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/travel/article-16061079/british-expats-spain-pension-tax-blow-inheritance.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, UK, World

## Key points

- New UK rules from April 2027 pull pensions into inheritance tax scope.
- British expats in Spain could face combined tax rates near 40%.
- Advisers recommend reviewing estate plans ahead of the deadline.

## Summary

British expatriates living in Spain are facing a significant financial hit as new UK pension and inheritance tax rules are set to take effect from 6 April 2027. The changes mean that pension pots left unused at death could be brought within the scope of inheritance tax, potentially exposing beneficiaries to a combined tax burden…

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