Taxation on private pension, non resident.

Hi, I have lived overseas for many years and have decided to fully cash out my UK private pension which I took out when I opted out of SERPS in the 90's. The pension pot is valued at just under £30,000 so the annual payment is very small. Will I need to pay income tax on the balance 75% of the pension pot? I have no other UK income of any kind so my personal allowance is intact. Chris.

Hi Christopher Johnson,
The pension company will automatically tax the payment but you can apply for a repayment.
See further guidance here:
Tax on your UK income if you live abroad
Thank you.