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Find an account that meets your needs by answering a few simple questions
Important information - please keep in mind that the value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.
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What are you trying to do?
What are you trying to do?
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Will you need the money before you turn 55?
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Will you need the money before you turn 55?
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How much do you want to invest initially?
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How much do you want to invest initially?
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Have you already opened an ISA for this tax year?
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Have you already opened an ISA for this tax year?
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Does your child already have any of these accounts?
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Does your child already have any of these accounts?
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How much do you want to invest initially?
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How much do you want to invest initially?
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When do you want your child to be able to access their money?
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When do you want your child to be able to access their money?
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Thank you for answering the questions
Below are the accounts you are most eligible to open:
Investment ISA
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- Is it tax efficient?
- No income or capital gains tax to pay on your earnings
- Is the money easy to access?
- You can access this account at any time
- How much can I invest?
- £20,000 this tax year, as any combination of cash and stocks and shares. Start from £25 monthly or a £1,000 lump sum.
- Who is eligible?
- UK residents 18 years+
- Good to know
- Can hold both cash and stocks and shares. Transfer your existing ISAs.
SIPP
Not available
- Is it tax efficient?
- Receive tax relief based on how much you pay, 20% basic, 40%+ higher
- Is the money easy to access?
- You cannot normally access a pension until you reach 55
- How much can I invest?
- £40,000 each tax year, with a maximum lifetime value of £1,073,100. Start from £25 monthly or a £1,000 lump sum.
- Who is eligible?
- UK residents 18 years+
- Good to know
- 25% tax free lump sum at age 55. No inheritance tax if you die before taking your pension.
Investment account
Not available
- Is it tax efficient?
- Annual earnings up to £12,300 are exempt from capital gains tax
- Is the money easy to access?
- You can access this account at any time
- How much can I invest?
- Unlimited. Start from £25 monthly or a £1,000 lump sum.
- Who is eligible?
- UK residents 18 years+
- Good to know
- Can invest in a wider choice of funds such as offshore funds. Can designate accounts.
Junior ISA
Not available
- Is it tax efficient?
- No income or capital gains tax to pay on your earnings
- Is the money easy to access?
- Not until the child turns 18 years old and the money becomes the child's
- How much can I invest?
- £9,000 this tax year. Start from £25 monthly or a £1,000 lump sum.
- Who is eligible?
- UK residents, under 18 who were born after 2 Jan 2011.
- Good to know
- Can hold both cash and stocks and shares.
Junior SIPP
Not available
- Is it tax efficient?
- Receive a 20% tax relief bonus
- Is the money easy to access?
- At age 18 the money passes to the child, but they cannot normally access the pension until they reach 55
- How much can I invest?
- £3,600 this tax year. Start from £25 monthly or a £1,000 lump sum.
- Who is eligible?
- UK residents, under 18 years of age.
- Good to know
- Friends and family can contribute too.
