{"id":8599,"date":"2024-01-07T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smolio.ch\/wissen\/lob-vested-benefits-account-what-is-it\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T16:01:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T14:01:55","slug":"lob-vested-benefits-account-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smolio.ch\/en\/wissen\/lob-vested-benefits-account-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"LOB vested benefits account &#8211; what is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Lesedauer<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">Minuten<\/span><\/span>\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">As an employee, you are generally insured under the second pillar.\nIf you leave your pension fund before drawing a pension, it will transfer your termination benefit either to a new pension fund or to your BVG vested benefits account.\nIn this article, we look at everything to do with vested benefits accounts, such as opening, fees and costs, switching, closure, withdrawal in various cases and tax consequences.  <\/p>\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-339de44\" data-block-id=\"339de44\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Occupational benefits insurance (second pillar) is governed by the law on occupational benefits insurance.\nThis regulates, among other things, from which salary you receive which benefits (pension, lump sum) for risks (old age, death, disability).\nThe transfer of your capital when you change employer between your old and new pension fund is governed by the Vested Benefits Act.\nAnd this is where the pension fund&#8217;s vested benefits account comes into play.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b200183\" id=\"diese-fragen-zum-freizugigkeitskonto-beantworten-wir-und-geben-tipps-dazu\" data-block-id=\"b200183\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">We answer these questions about vested benefits accounts and provide tips:<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-329d023 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"329d023\"><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#was-ist-ein-freizugigkeitskonto\">What is a vested benefits account?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wie-kann-ich-ein-freizugigkeitskonto-wechseln\">How can I change a vested benefits account?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wie-hoch-sind-die-gebuhren-fur-ein-freizugigkeitskonto-bvg\">How high are the fees for a BVG vested benefits account?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kann-ich-meine-altersvorsorge-auch-ohne-stelle-und-ohne-freizugigkeitskonto-fortfuhren\">Can I continue my pension provision without a job and without a vested benefits account?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#freizugigkeitskonto-und-neue-stelle-was-muss-ich-tun\">Vested benefits account and new job: what do I have to do?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#was-passiert-mit-meinem-freizugigkeitskonto-wenn-ich-die-schweiz-verlasse\">What happens to my vested benefits account when I leave Switzerland?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wie-viele-freizugigkeitskonten-sind-erlaubt\">How many vested benefits accounts are permitted?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kann-ich-mein-freizugigkeitskonto-fur-wohneigentum-nutzen\">Can I use my vested benefits account for home ownership?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kann-ich-mein-freizugigkeitskonto-in-fonds-investieren\">Can I invest my vested benefits account in funds?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wie-ist-bezug-vorbezug-oder-teilbezug-des-freizugigkeitskontos-moglich\">How is withdrawal, early withdrawal or partial withdrawal of the vested benefits account possible?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#was-passiert-mit-meinem-freizugigkeitskonto-bei-arbeitslosigkeit\">What happens to my vested benefits account if I become unemployed?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kann-ich-mich-ins-freizugigkeitskonto-einkaufen-ist-eine-einzahlung-moglich\">Can I buy into the vested benefits account?\nIs it possible to make a deposit? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-86dce71\" id=\"was-ist-ein-freizugigkeitskonto\" data-block-id=\"86dce71\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What is a vested benefits account?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ad836dc\" data-block-id=\"ad836dc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you are insured under Pillar 2 and leave your pension fund before the insured event (old age, death or disability), you are entitled to the entire retirement assets accumulated to date.\nUntil you join a new pension fund, the termination benefit must remain earmarked in the pension fund cycle.\nThis can be done either as a vested benefits account or vested benefits custody account with a bank or as a <a href=\"\">policy<\/a> with an insurance company.  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ca523d5\" data-block-id=\"ca523d5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A vested benefits account is therefore a special account in which your termination benefit from the occupational benefit scheme is held.\nYou need a vested benefits account if &#8211; for whatever reason &#8211; you leave your employer&#8217;s pension fund and do not yet have a new pension fund to which your previous pension fund can transfer your termination benefit.\nSuch reasons may include  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">When you change jobs, you take a break (time out, no new job yet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">you take a break from your job (maternity leave, longer trip, stay abroad, training and further education, sabbatical),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Bye-bye Switzerland!\nAs a cross-border commuter or foreigner, you say goodbye to Switzerland and go to work abroad <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">you give up your job or become self-employed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">your salary falls below the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smolio.ch\/en\/wissen\/pension-key-figures-2024-maximum-ahv-pension-and-3a-unchanged\/\">entry threshold<\/a> for the occupational benefit scheme (e.g. due to part-time work or a change of job)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-253a237\" data-block-id=\"253a237\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Your termination benefit will then be transferred to an account of your choice, the vested benefits account.\nThis account is held in your name and managed by a vested benefits foundation, which &#8220;parks&#8221; the money for you until you find a new job in Switzerland, reach retirement age or withdraw the money for another reason.\nIt therefore serves as &#8220;blocked pension fund assets&#8221;.  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-085a318 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\" data-block-type=\"core\" data-block-type=\"core\"><style>.ugb-085a318-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#02b875 !important}.ugb-085a318-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#02b875 !important}.ugb-085a318 h1,.ugb-085a318 h2,.ugb-085a318 h3,.ugb-085a318 h4,.ugb-085a318 h5,.ugb-085a318 h6{color:#ffffff}.ugb-085a318 p,.ugb-085a318 li,.ugb-085a318 label,.ugb-085a318 table{color:#ffffff}.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > h6{color:#ffffff}.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-085a318-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#ffffff}.ugb-085a318 a,.ugb-085a318 a:visited,.ugb-085a318 a:focus{color:#ffffff}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-085a318-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-085a318-content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jetzt-finpension-freizugigkeit-mit-25-franken-bonus-eroffnen\">Open finpension vested benefits with a 25 franc bonus now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">We even use finpension for our own vested benefits. Use the code <strong>SMLUTQ<\/strong> for your welcome bonus when opening an account. You will receive this as a fee credit if you deposit or transfer at least CHF 1,000 within 12 months. And you save for a lifetime thanks to the very low fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-38be4a0\" data-block-id=\"38be4a0\"><style>.stk-38be4a0 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-38be4a0 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-38be4a0 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-1f879d2\" data-block-id=\"1f879d2\"><style>.stk-1f879d2 .stk-button{background:#192483 !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:30px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:30px !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/app.finpension.ch\/intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Activate finpension voucher code  <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5250a12\" id=\"wie-kannst-du-ins-freizugigkeitskonto-einzahlen-oder-ein-freizugigkeitsdepot-eroffnen\" data-block-id=\"5250a12\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How can you pay into a vested benefits account or open a vested benefits custody account?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-367c9a5\" data-block-id=\"367c9a5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">To open a vested benefits account or a vested benefits custody account in Switzerland, contact a vested benefits foundation.\nAs specialists, these manage both vested benefits accounts and vested benefits custody accounts.\nYou can find reviews of vested benefits accounts here on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smolio.ch\/en\/wissen\/finpension-free-movement-experiences-review-2024\/\">finpension<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smolio.ch\/en\/wissen\/frankly-free-movement-experience-2024\/\">frankly<\/a>.    <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9c09fcc stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"9c09fcc\"><style>.stk-9c09fcc {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-9c09fcc:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9c09fcc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b2f04a2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b2f04a2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b2f04a2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b2f04a2-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-zu-hohe-austrittsleistung-auf-freizugigkeitsdepot-parken\">Our tip: park too high a termination benefit in a vested benefits custody account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">Sometimes the new pension fund is &#8220;worse&#8221; than the old one.\nThen you don&#8217;t need all the money to purchase benefits from the new fund.\nIn this case, you can (and must) pay the surplus amount into a vested benefits institution.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-adeae62\" data-block-id=\"adeae62\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">You choose a foundation of your choice. The vested benefits account is opened online. You will usually need the following information:<\/p><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Passport or identity card,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Your AHV number and the account or contract number of the previous pension fund (pension fund statement or statement of the existing vested benefits account)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">a cell phone for legitimization,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">an e-mail address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ffc6757\" data-block-id=\"ffc6757\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Once the Foundation has processed your application, you will receive the account opening documents and the account number.\nYou can then have your termination benefit transferred to the newly opened vested benefits account. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-01da06f\" data-block-id=\"01da06f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">With the classic BVG vested benefits account, you can park your pension assets in the short term.\nIf you do not need to transfer the vested benefits to a new pension fund in the medium to long term, it is worth considering an investment with a higher return in a vested benefits custody account. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bac1f38\" id=\"wie-kann-ich-ein-freizugigkeitskonto-wechseln\" data-block-id=\"bac1f38\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How can I change a vested benefits account?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f45f5bf\" data-block-id=\"f45f5bf\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Competition between vested benefits foundations is provided for by law.\nTherefore, unlike with a pension fund, you can choose your vested benefits institution yourself and change at any time.\nAround 75% of vested benefits assets are held with banks, the rest with insurance companies.\nIn addition to a pure savings solution in a vested benefits account, it is also possible to save in securities with a vested benefits custody account, although only less than 20% of vested benefits account holders make use of this option.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-06eb987\" data-block-id=\"06eb987\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Changing your vested benefits account is easy.\nFirst, you open a new vested benefits account with the desired provider.\nYou then inform your current vested benefits foundation about the account change and apply to transfer your assets to the new account.\nIn most cases, you can initiate the transfer directly via your new provider.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1d36b37\" data-block-id=\"1d36b37\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The previous foundation is obliged to comply with your transfer request.\nSome foundations have notice or processing periods (e.g. one month) before they pay out the money.\nOnce the balance has been transferred to the new account, the old account will be closed.\nThe entire process is fairly straightforward for you as the account holder and is usually free of charge.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f2df0c4\" data-block-id=\"f2df0c4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you have chosen a vested benefits custody account, your pension funds will be sold.\nThis is because securities are never transferred between providers; transfers are always made by bank transfer. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9cbce1b stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"9cbce1b\"><style>.stk-9cbce1b {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-9cbce1b:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9cbce1b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-077933b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"077933b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-077933b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-077933b-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-vergessene-freizugigkeitsguthaben-prufen\">Our tip: Check forgotten vested benefits assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">The LOB Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution has several billion francs in forgotten termination benefits.\nIf you are missing assets from the 2nd pillar, you can <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">request<\/a> a free search from the <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LOB Guarantee Fund<\/a>.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-35a443b\" id=\"wie-hoch-sind-die-gebuhren-fur-ein-freizugigkeitskonto-bvg\" data-block-id=\"35a443b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How high are the fees for a BVG vested benefits account?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-72aa87e\" data-block-id=\"72aa87e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The fees for a vested benefits account vary depending on the provider.\nIn the past, vested benefits accounts were often free of charge.\nNowadays, however, providers always charge a monthly or annual account management fee.\nSome providers also charge additional fees for certain services, such as account statements or account transfers.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ba23371\" id=\"wie-hoch-ist-der-zins-auf-dem-freizugigkeitskonto-bvg\" data-block-id=\"ba23371\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What is the interest rate on the BVG vested benefits account?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f86362b\" data-block-id=\"f86362b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Unlike pension funds, vested benefits foundations in Switzerland are not obliged to pay a minimum interest rate.\nThe interest rate on a vested benefits account is therefore generally lower than on a savings account.\nInterest rates vary depending on the provider and are adjusted regularly, similar to savings accounts.\nSuch interest rate adjustments are usually made at the beginning of the month, but are not usually actively communicated.\nYou will usually only find out when you receive your annual account statement by post.    <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b7c0c7c\" data-block-id=\"b7c0c7c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Some providers offer preferential interest rates that are well above average.\nIn principle, you can choose the vested benefits account with the highest interest rate.\nNote whether the provider charges you high costs, e.g. for account management or on closure.\nWe advise against such providers.\nFees for withdrawing vested benefits for home ownership are also common and can amount to several hundred francs.    <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2e319da stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"2e319da\"><style>.stk-2e319da {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-2e319da:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2e319da-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9de3f8d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9de3f8d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9de3f8d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9de3f8d-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-reale-verzinsung-des-freizugigkeitskontos-prufen\">Our tip: check the real interest rate on the vested benefits account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">The current inflation expectation is around 2.0%.\nThis is higher than the interest rate of all providers.\nSo you are losing money with your vested benefits account.\nIf your investment horizon spans many years, you can consider a vested benefits custody account.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-de5c0e7\" id=\"kann-ich-meine-altersvorsorge-auch-ohne-stelle-und-ohne-freizugigkeitskonto-fortfuhren\" data-block-id=\"de5c0e7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Can I continue my pension provision without a job and without a vested benefits account?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">That&#8217;s fine. Within three months of leaving the mandatory pension scheme, you can take out voluntary insurance with the Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution as an individual.\nYou can decide whether you only want to continue saving for your old age or take out the entire pension yourself.\nIf you want to insure yourself, you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/aeis.ch\/einzelperson\/bvg-berufliche-vorsorge\/freiwillige-versicherung-fuer-einzelpersonen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill out<\/a> a few <a href=\"https:\/\/aeis.ch\/einzelperson\/bvg-berufliche-vorsorge\/freiwillige-versicherung-fuer-einzelpersonen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forms<\/a>.\nYou will also need to add a few supporting documents (such as your last pension certificate and a copy of your leaving certificate).   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1095a4f\" id=\"freizugigkeitskonto-und-neue-stelle-was-muss-ich-tun\" data-block-id=\"1095a4f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Vested benefits account and new job: what do I have to do?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-38abc5b\" data-block-id=\"38abc5b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Congratulations on your new job!\nThe Vested Benefits Act obliges you to transfer all termination benefits to your new employer&#8217;s pension fund when you join.\nThis means that you must always close your vested benefits account(s).\nThe new pension fund will support you in this process.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8ff95b6\" data-block-id=\"8ff95b6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In practice, when you join the new pension fund, you must sign a declaration stating that you are transferring your termination benefit in full.\nOtherwise, however, there is no control and we are not aware of any sanctions if you do not transfer the capital to the new fund. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2e047c1\" data-block-id=\"2e047c1\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7125\" src=\"https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Vested benefits account BVG\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3.webp 1200w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3-315x210.webp 315w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3-360x240.webp 360w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093800\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-3-400x267.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-61503c9\" id=\"wie-muss-ich-das-freizugigkeitskonto-in-der-steuererklarung-deklarieren\" data-block-id=\"61503c9\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How do I have to declare the vested benefits account in my tax return?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8fe830d\" id=\"das-ist-gleich-wie-bei-der-saule-3-a-du-musst-weder-vermogen-noch-ertrage-noch-verrechnungssteuern-aus-deinem-freizugigkeitsguthaben-in-der-steuererklarung-angeben-solange-es-bei-der-vorsorgestiftung-liegt-erst-beim-bezug-musst-du-das-bezogene-kapital-in-der-steuererklarung-angeben-dann-fallt-die-kapitalsteuer-an-a-href-https-www-smolio-ch-wissen-kapitalauszahlungssteuer-kapitabezugssteuer-https-www-smolio-ch-wissen-kapitalauszahlungssteuer-kapitabezugssteuer-a\" data-block-id=\"8fe830d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This is the same as for pillar 3a.\nYou do not have to declare assets, income or withholding tax from your vested benefits in your tax return as long as they are held by the pension foundation.\nYou only have to declare the withdrawn capital in your tax return when you make a withdrawal.\n <a href=\"\">Capital tax<\/a> then applies.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9afe5e1 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"9afe5e1\"><style>.stk-9afe5e1 {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-9afe5e1:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9afe5e1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d2f095e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d2f095e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d2f095e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d2f095e-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-bezug-des-guthabens-aufschieben\">Our tip: defer withdrawal of the credit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">With most vested benefits foundations, you can defer the withdrawal of your assets for 5 years beyond retirement age.\nThis can be very worthwhile in terms of taxes.\nThis is because you do not have to pay tax on income from vested benefits assets and the assets are not subject to wealth tax until they are paid out.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0a84d36\" id=\"was-passiert-mit-meinem-freizugigkeitskonto-wenn-ich-die-schweiz-verlasse\" data-block-id=\"0a84d36\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What happens to my vested benefits account when I leave Switzerland?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e54f01d\" data-block-id=\"e54f01d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you leave Switzerland, the impact on your vested benefits account depends on where you go:<\/p><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">If you move to an <strong>EU or EFTA member state<\/strong> and continue to be subject to compulsory insurance, the mandatory portion of your vested benefits cannot be paid out.\nThis will continue to be managed in accordance with Swiss regulations.\nYou can have the non-mandatory portion of your assets paid out when you leave Switzerland.\nOr you can leave it until you retire.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">If you move to a country <strong>outside the EU\/EFTA<\/strong>, you will be able to receive all the vested benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a9bfd5d\" data-block-id=\"a9bfd5d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Not sure whether you are subject to compulsory insurance in your new country of residence?\nThe best way to find out is to contact the <a href=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LOB Guarantee Fund.<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-003b3f3\" id=\"wie-viele-freizugigkeitskonten-sind-erlaubt\" data-block-id=\"003b3f3\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How many vested benefits accounts are permitted?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2e70b90\" data-block-id=\"2e70b90\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Up to two per person.\nWhen you leave your current pension fund, you can instruct it to transfer your assets to a maximum of two accounts with two different vested benefits foundations.\nSplitting the termination benefit in this way has two major advantages.  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d6b46d6\" data-block-id=\"d6b46d6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Firstly, <\/strong>you reduce your risk of loss if your provider goes bankrupt.\nThis is because the banks&#8217; deposit protection scheme only protects deposits up to a maximum of CHF 100,000 per bank and per customer. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9d5a9d1\" data-block-id=\"9d5a9d1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Secondly, <\/strong>you can withdraw your credit later in stages.\nWithdrawing in stages reduces the capital tax.\nYou make significant tax savings.\nYou can find out more about this in the article on <a href=\"\">capital tax<\/a>.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0e9b6a7 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"0e9b6a7\"><style>.stk-0e9b6a7 {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-0e9b6a7:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0e9b6a7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ae4ca7b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ae4ca7b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ae4ca7b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ae4ca7b-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-schweizer-kantonalbanken-mit-staatsgarantie\">Our tip: Swiss cantonal banks with a state guarantee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">With the exception of the cantonal banks of Vaud, Bern and Geneva, all cantonal banks have a state guarantee in addition to deposit protection.\nThis means that your assets there are also protected beyond CHF 100,000 in the event of the bankruptcy of the cantonal bank. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9b6065a\" id=\"wie-hoch-ist-die-steuer-bei-auszahlung-eines-freizugigkeitskontos\" data-block-id=\"9b6065a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How high is the tax when a vested benefits account is paid out?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-dfce80a\" data-block-id=\"dfce80a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The payout of a vested benefits account is subject to capital disbursement tax.\nThis is progressive and depends on the place of residence.\nYou can find out more about this in the article on <a href=\"\">capital tax.<\/a>  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-141103a\" id=\"kann-ich-mein-freizugigkeitskonto-fur-wohneigentum-nutzen\" data-block-id=\"141103a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Can I use my vested benefits account for home ownership?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Yes, you can use your vested benefits account to buy a home.\nHowever, you can only use the funds from the vested benefits account under certain conditions.\nFor example, it must be residential property that you live in yourself.\nFinancing a second home is excluded.\nHome ownership in Switzerland or abroad is possible (e.g. for a cross-border commuter).\nIn addition, it must always be your main residence.\nThere is a further condition for people aged 50 and over.\nThey may only withdraw the vested benefits they had on their 50th birthday or half of their current vested benefits.\nThe higher of the two amounts can be withdrawn.\nAnd finally, you must withdraw at least CHF 20,000 in advance.         <\/p>\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In the case of a payout as a result of home ownership promotion, both a withdrawal of the total assets and a partial withdrawal are possible.\nYou can also repay mortgages with money from your vested benefits account. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-182b3e8\" id=\"kann-ich-mein-freizugigkeitskonto-in-fonds-investieren\" data-block-id=\"182b3e8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Can I invest my vested benefits account in funds?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-68125f8\" data-block-id=\"68125f8\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Yes, it is possible to invest your FC assets in funds with a vested benefits custody account.\nMany vested benefits foundations and banks offer this.\nYou can then invest in pension funds with shares and bonds in the vested benefits custody account and choose from several investment strategies.\nDepending on the provider, low-cost index funds or active funds are used.\nBy investing in funds, you can achieve a higher return in the long term than with a vested benefits account.    <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7f8e3d8 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"7f8e3d8\"><style>.stk-7f8e3d8 {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-7f8e3d8:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7f8e3d8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f08d2fd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f08d2fd\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f08d2fd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f08d2fd-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-kein-freizugigkeitsdepot-bei-kurzen-arbeitsunterbruch\">Our tip: no vested benefits deposit for short breaks from work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">A vested benefits account is a good choice for you if you only want (or need) to save your vested benefits for a short period of time.\nThis is because when you start a new job, you will generally have to close your vested benefits account.\nIf stock market prices have fallen in the meantime, you will have to realize a price loss: You transfer fewer vested benefits assets to the new pension fund than the old one paid out to you.\nYou should therefore only invest your vested benefits in securities with an investment horizon of several years.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-38b21b1\" data-block-id=\"38b21b1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In principle, it is possible to switch from a vested benefits account with interest to a vested benefits custody account with securities or vice versa at any time.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fe3a4a5\" id=\"ist-eine-rente-aus-einem-freizugigkeitskonto-moglich\" data-block-id=\"fe3a4a5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is a pension from a vested benefits account possible?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7bbc6d1\" data-block-id=\"7bbc6d1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No, that is not possible.\nA pension from a vested benefits account is not possible.\nA pension from the second pillar is only paid from a pension fund.\nIf you would like a pension from a vested benefits account instead of a lump-sum payment, you must therefore join a pension fund to which you contribute your vested benefits assets.\nIn other words, you must be employed and earn more than the BVG minimum threshold (as at 2024: at least CHF 22,050).\nYou will then have a choice when you draw your retirement assets from the pension fund: you can draw a lump sum, a pension or a mixture of the two.     <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3aa037f\" data-block-id=\"3aa037f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Unfortunately, it is not possible to withdraw the vested benefits account directly as a pension, so you can consider the following alternative: You can take out pension insurance with an insurance company instead.\nAlthough this is not a pension from the vested benefits account, it works in a similar way.\nYou have the vested benefits capital paid out and pay the proceeds into the insurance company as a single premium.\nThis pays you a lifelong, annual pension.   <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-989eb6a\" data-block-id=\"989eb6a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Please note that, as with any insurance solution, acquisition costs will be deducted first and your assets will be burdened with ongoing administration costs and premiums to cover your longevity risk.\nYou may be better off with a withdrawal plan for your vested benefits assets.\nWe recommend that you check this with an independent advisor.  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-3c40f57\" data-block-id=\"3c40f57\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7123\" src=\"https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Vested benefits account pension fund\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2-315x210.webp 315w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2-360x240.webp 360w, https:\/\/smolio-storage.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24093216\/Smolio_Blog_Freizugigkeitskonto-BVG-2-400x267.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-399a2c3\" id=\"wie-ist-bezug-vorbezug-oder-teilbezug-des-freizugigkeitskontos-moglich\" data-block-id=\"399a2c3\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How is withdrawal, early withdrawal or partial withdrawal of the vested benefits account possible?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b5aba84\" data-block-id=\"b5aba84\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Early withdrawal of your vested benefits account is only possible in a few cases.\nYou can find this in this <a href=\"\">article<\/a>. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-dce8714\" id=\"was-passiert-mit-meinem-freizugigkeitskonto-bei-arbeitslosigkeit\" data-block-id=\"dce8714\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What happens to my vested benefits account if I become unemployed?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-25d0595\" data-block-id=\"25d0595\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you become unemployed, you can open a vested benefits account or continue an existing one.\nThe assets saved in the vested benefits account are retained during unemployment and are managed by the Vested Benefits Foundation.\nThe credit balance remains secured in the vested benefits account until you find a new job.  <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d16736c\" data-block-id=\"d16736c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you want to continue paying into the mandatory occupational pension scheme while you are unemployed, the BVG Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution is an interesting solution.\nThis foundation was set up on behalf of the federal government.\nYou can open a vested benefits account with the Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution, transfer your existing retirement assets to it and continue to make savings contributions for old age and insure yourself against disability and death while you are unemployed.\nHowever, you will then also pay the employer contributions.\nPlease note that you can only insure mandatory benefits there, but not non-mandatory benefits:    <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ccd4286 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"ccd4286\"><style>.stk-ccd4286 {background-color:#02b875 !important;}.stk-ccd4286:before{background-color:#02b875 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ccd4286-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dbd5efa\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dbd5efa\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dbd5efa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dbd5efa-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-freiwillige-versicherung-bei-arbeitgeber-kundigung\">Our tip: Voluntary insurance in the event of employer termination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-unser-tipp-gut-rechnen-ist-angesagtfalls-du-die-effektiven-kosten-f-rs-arbeitszimmer-abziehst-verlierst-du-den-pauschal-abzug-f-r-die-berufskosten-denn-es-geht-nur-entweder-abzug-der-effektien-kosten-oder-pauschalabzug-f-r-homeoffice-tage-kannst-du-auch-keine-fahrtkosten-abziehen-rechne-daher-gut-nach-was-dir-den-h-heren-abzug-bringt-vermutlich-f-hrst-du-in-den-meisten-f-llen-besser-mit-dem-pauschalabzug\" data-block-type=\"core\">If you are aged 58 or over and your company terminates your contract, you can remain voluntarily insured with your previous pension fund.\nYou will then pay both employee and employer contributions for the risks of death and disability as well as the administrative costs.\nYour retirement assets will no longer grow through savings contributions, but you will remain insured against existential risks and will later receive a retirement pension from the pension fund.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6427905\" id=\"kann-ich-mich-ins-freizugigkeitskonto-einkaufen-ist-eine-einzahlung-moglich\" data-block-id=\"6427905\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Can I buy into the vested benefits account?\nIs it possible to make a deposit? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-53bfe58\" data-block-id=\"53bfe58\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No, a purchase into the vested benefits account or a voluntary payment into the vested benefits account is neither possible nor permitted.\nYou can only have 2nd pillar assets <em>transferred<\/em> to the vested benefits account.\nThese can come from a pension 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