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⚠ Importante. As regras fiscais mudam com frequência. Estes resumos têm como referência abril de 2026 e estão deliberadamente simplificados. Confirme sempre as regras atuais com um consultor qualificado antes de fazer contribuições ou tomar decisões fiscais. Situações transfronteiriças (mudar de país, dupla cidadania) acrescentam complicações que estes resumos não abrangem.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Contas com benefícios fiscais
ISA (Individual Savings Account)
£20,000/yr totalImpostoAll growth and withdrawals TAX-FREE forever
Ideal paraPriority 1 for anyone UK-resident. The single best UK account. Stocks & Shares ISA should hold your equity portfolio. No minimum age to contribute, no age limit, no required withdrawals.
CuidadosLoses tax-free status if you become non-UK-resident. Some countries (Portugal, Spain, France) may tax withdrawals from ISAs post-move.
SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension)
Up to £60,000/yr (annual allowance)ImpostoContributions get tax relief. Growth tax-free. Withdrawals taxed as income after age 55 (rising to 57 in 2028). 25% tax-free lump sum.
Ideal paraMaximize employer matches first. Then SIPP is great if you're a higher-rate taxpayer (40-45% relief in, potentially 20% out). Particularly powerful if you'll have lower income in retirement.
CuidadosAccess locked until age 55+. Annual allowance tapers down for high earners. Lifetime allowance was abolished but may return.
LISA (Lifetime ISA)
£4,000/yr (counts toward £20k ISA limit)Imposto25% government bonus (£1,000/yr max). Tax-free growth and withdrawal.
Ideal paraOnly under age 40 to open. Use for first home (under £450k) or retirement (age 60+).
Cuidados25% withdrawal penalty if used for anything else. Only one LISA per person.
Workplace Pension (Auto-Enrollment)
Typically 5% employee + 3% employerImpostoContributions are pre-tax. Growth tax-free. Taxed on withdrawal.
Ideal paraALWAYS get the full employer match. It's 100%+ immediate return. Check if salary sacrifice is available — saves NI too.
CuidadosEmployer may have mediocre fund choices. You can transfer to a SIPP later.
Ordem de prioridade
1) Get full employer pension match (free money). 2) Max ISA (£20k/yr). 3) Consider LISA if under 40. 4) Top up SIPP if higher-rate taxpayer. 5) Emergency fund in Premium Bonds or easy-access savings. 6) Taxable general investment account after all the above are maxed.