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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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• New director sought for Canton Ticino's financial control

  Canton Ticino is looking for a new director for the cantonal financial control following Giovanni Cavallero's retirement announcement.

• Geopolitics and unions: new global balances

  The general council of Fnp Cisl dei Laghi in Varese analyzes the impact of international tensions on work, pensions, and welfare.

• Zurich Stock Exchange: volatile day for cross-border workers

  The Swiss Market Index closes at 13'165.23 points, with Lonza Group and UBS Group in positive

• Fewer Swiss paying the climate contribution on online purchases

  Galaxus data: in 2026 only 9% of online orders in Switzerland include the voluntary climate contribution, compared to 11% in 2024 and 12% in 2022.

• Young people are disappearing in seven cantons, Ticino at the forefront

  Federal statistics show that in 2024 the population under 65 years has decreased in seven cantons, including Ticino, with critical effects on the economy and pensions.

• Swiss Market Index turns positive: what it means for cross-border workers

  The Swiss Market Index (SMI) closes in positive territory with modest gains in New York and endemic resistance in Zurich. Analysis for cross-border workers and residents of Ticino Canton.

• Many farmers nearing retirement: the challenge of succession

  Ticinese farmers nearing retirement: who is ready to pass on the torch?

• Complete Guide to Becoming a Cross-Border Worker in Switzerland 2026

  From job search to first day: permits, taxes, pensions, insurance, and everything you need to work in Switzerland from Italy.

• The Council of States Approves Mixed Solution for 13th AVS Payment

  The Upper Chamber reiterates the need for an increase in both VAT and payroll contributions to fund the 13th monthly AVS payment, estimating costs at 4.2 billion francs in 2026.

• Thirteenth AVS Payment: The States Propose a Mixed Solution

  The Council of States proposes a mixed funding approach for the thirteenth AVS monthly payment, combining an increase in payroll contributions and VAT. The Council of States believes this is the only balanced and equitable solution.

• All Tools for Cross-Border Workers: Calculators and Comparators

  Complete overview of free calculators and comparators: net salary, CHF-EUR exchange, LAMal, pension, tax return and job board.

• Cross-Border Worker Pension 2026: AVS, LPP and Third Pillar Explained

  Complete pension guide for those working in Switzerland: three pillars, Italy-Switzerland totalization, benefit simulation and mistakes to avoid.

• No AVS Contributions on Tips: A Turning Point for Workers

  The Council of States approves the exemption of tips from social contributions, marking a significant change for the service sector.

• Withdrawal of the Second Pillar LPP for Cross-Border Workers

  Practical guide on the withdrawal of the second pillar LPP for cross-border workers: when, taxation, and optimal strategies.

• Swiss Social Contributions: Payslip Breakdown

  Find out how social contributions work for cross-border workers in Ticino: AVS, AI, IPG, AD, LPP, LAINF, and the 2026 cost-sharing rates.

• Cross-Border Pension: AVS + INPS Calculation Guide 2026

  How does the aggregation of contributions between Switzerland and Italy work? Practical examples, requirements, and the new estimated AVS thresholds for 2026 for workers in Ticino.

• Permit G: Is it still worth working in Ticino in 2026?

  Taxation, pensions, healthcare: find out all the pros and cons of the G permit for cross-border commuters after the new Italy-Switzerland tax agreement.

• Swiss Payslip: Guide to Social Contributions 2026

  OASI, LPP, SUVA: discover the 2026 rates and how much you and your employer pay. A practical example on a gross salary of CHF 5,500 for a cross-border worker.

• 13th AVS Pension: Higher Deductions and VAT Planned

  Clash over the financing of the 13th AVS pension. The Council of States' Commission rejects a temporary VAT hike, pushing for a mixed solution: higher salary contributions and increased VAT.

• 13th AVS Pension: How Will It Be Paid? Contributions & VAT Rise

  The Council of States' commission is pushing for a mixed financing model for the 13th AVS pension: an increase in both salary contributions and VAT. A cost of 4.2 billion that will also impact cross-border workers' payslips.

• First day as a cross-border worker: complete checklist

  Everything you need to prepare before your first day of work in Switzerland.

• Pillar 3a: is it worth it for cross-border workers?

  Analysis of pros and cons of pillar 3a for those working in Switzerland as cross-border workers.