Topic

AVS and LPP pensions

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

All articles

166 articles on avs and lpp pensions, newest first.

• Guide to the second LPP pillar in Switzerland

  The guide to the second LPP pillar describes contributions, levying, gap redemption and social security planning in Switzerland, with a focus on the canton of Bern and a national comparison.

• LPP Guide: Contributions, Withdrawal and Social Security Planning in Switzerland

  The second LPP pillar in Switzerland: contributions, withdrawals, redemption of gaps and social security planning. Let's focus on the canton of Bern and compare the data with the national ones.

• LPP: Gaps Contribution and Redemption Guide

  The complete guide to the second LPP pillar for Swiss citizens.

• Third pillar 3a: real tax advantages in Switzerland

  The third pillar 3a in Switzerland offers real tax advantages to taxpayers, but it is important to understand the differences between banking and insurance options.

• Tax advantages for Lucerne residents

  Switzerland's third pillar 3a is a supplementary pension system that offers tax and payment advantages for residents of the canton of Lucerne.

• Swiss Third Pillar 3a: Advantages and Single Deposit System

  The Swiss Third Pillar 3a single deposit system offers unique tax and deposit benefits for Swiss citizens.

• Third pillar 3a: tax advantages and strategies

  Switzerland's 3rd pillar offers tax and pension benefits for border workers in the canton of Basel.

• Second pillar LPP Switzerland guide 2026 canton Basel

  2026 Guide to the Second Pillar LPP: Contributions, Withdrawal, Gap Redemption and Social Security Planning in Switzerland. Focus on the canton of Basel with specific data and national comparison.

• Second pillar LPP Switzerland guide 2026 canton Zurich

  The 2026 guide to the second LPP pillar in Switzerland provides up-to-date information on mandatory occupational pension contributions, with particular reference to the canton of Zurich.

• Swiss Abroad: Retirement here or elsewhere

  According to a statement in September 2025, many Swiss nationals aspire to spend part of the year under other skies, but without completely breaking ties with the Confederation.

• Old-age annuities abroad: what you need to know

  How to withdraw your AHV/IV pension from abroad and what to look out for as a Swiss abroad.

• AVS: Eichenberger criticises the 13th annuity

  The most marked provocation concerns the definition of the 13th AVS annuity as a sort of indirect immigration tax.

• Third pillar 3a: tax advantages and savings in Switzerland

  Complete guide to the third pillar 3a in Switzerland: real tax advantages, differences between banking and insurance pillar and tax optimization.

• Second pillar LPP: complete guide and operation

  Complete guide to the second LPP pillar in Switzerland: operation, contribution rates, redemption of gaps and levy for the purchase of the house.

• Third pillar 3a: benefits for border workers in the canton of Basel

  The new Italy-Switzerland double taxation convention and the transitional regime for border workers.

• Third pillar 3a: tax advantages 2026 in Switzerland

  Find out how private pension 3a works and the tax benefits available in 2026 for those who work in Switzerland and reside in the Canton of Zurich.

• LPP: exit strategy from the second pillar

  The withdrawal of the second LPP pillar for frontier workers: facts, figures, dates and exit strategies.

• LPP services in Switzerland: how they are taxed

  Occupational pension (LPP) pensions follow the same tax regime as AVS pensions: this is what changes for beneficiaries.

• How the second pillar of Swiss pension works

  All about the LPP: 894 thousand beneficiaries, median income 1,744 francs, conversion rate 6.8%. Complete guide to the mandatory pillar.

• AVS and LPP income tax code: new for frontier workers

  Introduced a specific tax code for withholdings on AVS and LPP annuities from Switzerland: what changes for frontier workers.

• IT developer in Ticino: guide for border workers

  Practical guide for cross-border IT developers in Ticino: salary, G permit, taxes and pension according to current regulations.

• Transfer of the fifth of the pension: what changes with the new INPS convention

  The new INPS agreement for the transfer of the fifth of the pension introduces some procedural innovations.

• Totalisation of AVS and INPS contributions: how it works

  Practical guide to the aggregation of contributions between Switzerland and Italy: procedure, forms and calculation of the pension for those who have worked in both countries.

• Early retirement for cross-border commuters 2026: complete guide

  Find out how early retirement works for cross-border commuters in 2026, with a focus on AHV, second pillar and planning over 20 km.