Christian Brath

I am Danish national and worked in the UK 2008-2010 for UK employer and have a private pension with my former employer. I left the UK January 2011 and I am now seeking to have the pension pot (around GBP 50K, subject to taxes) paid out full and my pension account closed. I have just turned 60 years and gone in to early retirement, domiciled in Thailand. Initial indication is that I will be subject to around 30% emergency tax in the UK after 25% deduction tax free of the GBP 50K pot, so net net payout around GBP 36K. My question : Can I apply for a tax rebate / discount with HRMC? Seems a huge taxation for a fairly small amount and as a retiree, I need every penny to make ends meet. Thank you for your kind reply.