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AVS and LPP pensions

AVS, LPP, third pillar and buy-backs: how a cross-border worker builds a pension.

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• 5% withholding on LPP benefits: intermediary irrelevant

  Discover how the 5% withholding tax on Swiss LPP benefits does not depend on the presence of a resident intermediary.

• Swiss choose capital over income

  Erwin Heri warns of the risks of being left with nothing

• Home Purchase & 2nd & 3rd Pillars: Buying Guide for Frontaliers

  Analysis of buying opportunities for homes via the 2nd and 3rd Pillars according to RSI Swiss TV. Analysis of purchasing houses under the 2nd and 3rd Pillars based on Swiss TV's RSI. Guide on buying homes through the 2nd and 3rd Pillars. Guide on home acquisition under the cross-border commuter permits. Excerpt: Analysis of home buying possibilities under the 2nd and 3rd Pillars as per Swiss TV's RSI.

• Increase in AVS pension recipients in Ticino: +40,400 in 2025

  The AVS disbursed 2.64 million pensions in 2025, a +1.6% increase from 2024

• Swiss companies: Q1 2026 results beat forecasts

  Switzerland's listed companies exceed analyst expectations in the first quarter of 2026, despite a challenging context.

• Maternity and paternity rights for cross-border workers: Swiss vs Italian leave

  Compare daily allowances, how to request benefits and practical cases for new cross-border parents.

• Documents for your first workday in Ticino: 2026 checklist

  Find out which documents you need for your first day of work in Ticino in 2026 and how to prepare

• Swiss Pensions Abroad: Many, but Modest

  Annual Swiss pensions abroad total around 1 billion Swiss francs, but are relatively low on average

• Swiss Economy Starts 2026 Strong

  Swiss economy surprises with unexpected 0.5% growth in Q1 2026, beating expert predictions despite oil and tariff uncertainties.

• EU-Switzerland Free Movement: Impact on Swiss Economy

  The free movement of people between Switzerland and the EU has concrete effects on the Swiss economy. Discover the details and implications for cross-border workers.

• Documents Checklist for Working in Switzerland

  Find out what documents you need to start working in Switzerland as a cross-border worker and how to obtain them.

• Crédit Agricole, Italy's second pillar

  Crédit Agricole strengthens its presence in Italy with its second pillar. Find out what this means for Ticino cross-border workers.

• Documents needed for cross-border workers

  Complete checklist to start working in Switzerland

• LPP Pension: Separate Taxation Without an Intermediary

  Learn how separate taxation of LPP pension without an intermediary affects Ticino cross-border workers. Practical guide 2026.

• Italian AVS pension calculation: how it works

  Practical guide for Ticino cross-border workers: Swiss AVS contributions, Italian INPS, totalization and pension deadlines.

• Cross-border worker AVS/INPS pension 2026: over 20 km

  Practical guide for Ticino cross-border workers: AVS/INPS pension coordination, time windows, and planning for distances over 20 km

• LPP: Nigri named Italy Country Manager

  The LPP group appoints Nigri as Country Manager for Italy, focusing on the value-for-money of Sinsay retail&food

• Prefect on child's fall from Pilastro: responsibilities to be assessed

  The prefect of Bologna comments on the Pilastro accident, reiterating that responsibilities will be assessed by the judicial authority.

• LPP S.A. profits and revenue – GPW:LPP

  Detailed analysis of LPP S.A.'s profits and revenue and its impact on Ticino cross-border workers

• Buying a home? Half of Swiss use second pillar

  Learn how Swiss residents use the second pillar for home purchases and the implications for cross-border workers

• LPP: Minimum of 2nd pillar remains at 1.25%

  LPP confirms minimum of 2nd pillar at 1.25% for 2026, with implications for cross-border workers

• Second pillar: division even after long separation

  Discover how the division of the second pillar AVS/LPP affects Ticino cross-border workers, even after a long separation.

• Swiss to cut 10% of admin staff: what changes for cross-border workers

  The Swiss airline Swiss plans to reduce its administrative staff by 10% with voluntary departures and financial incentives.

• Cross-border workers, this pension puts you at a disadvantage

  Discover how Ticino cross-border workers can be disadvantaged with pensions and pay more taxes. Detailed analysis and practical solutions.