My client is a UK resident with german domicile of origin, but he is not claiming non domicile status in the UK. He has received the maturity proceeds of a german "Lebensversicherungen" which is an endowment policy which is tax free in Germany, much like a UK qualifying endowment is tax free in the UK. I wonder if this is taxable in the UK? I do know that a UK qualifying endowment is taxable for US persons, for example, and I wonder if the UK woud treat overseas policies the same way that the US does (though I hope not). thanks
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Probably best for you/your client to contact the insurance company to ask them if this gives rise to a chargeable gain.
I think HMRC helpsheet HS321 gives further details on gains on foreign policies.