It has already been mentioned. In addition to the Riester pension is under the layer 2 of the pension nor the way occupational pension schemes (occupational pensions) are used.
be either the contributions entirely paid by employers - virtually on the top level, or - in most cases - will be converted at the request of the employee's salary parts (deferred compensation). These contributions are up to 4% of the income threshold tax and social insurance contributions. This was in 2009, an amount of max. 216, - € per month. (2010: estimated 220, - €). In the performance phase resulting from the occupational pension benefits are fully taxable then. For statutory health insurance it is likely that the specific dimensions to health insurance contributions (for the first 10 years of service phase)
The tax and social freedom the contributions are made by the company pension plan high leverage. This means that the employer high contributions flowing into the contract, but cost the employee net considerably less (net foregone), as we can clearly see from the examples below:
Our workers (35 years old, single, 30,000 , - €, 40 € VL, of which 26, - € by CL) 3 proposals have been made (all calculations with the Dr. Kriebel consulting computer )
Proposal 1 (left column): he invests only his VL in height 40, - €; run down his contract but € 85.06 per month.
Proposal 2 (middle column): he invested an additional € 30.81 (Nettovrzicht) and his contract now flow already 150, - € per month
Proposal 3 (right column) : To receive the full amount of valid for 2009 216, - € exploit monthly, must be our only workers spend an additional € 62.36 .
Since 2002, the employee even a legal right occupational pensions.
Nevertheless, there is at the employer, especially among workers, more non large uncertainties with the pensions module. Experts say, however, preceded him in future major growth.
For employer offer the classic implementation channels of direct insurance and pension not only high ease of handling and administration, but also a whole number of other benefits .
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What happens in case of insolvency of the employer?
What happens when an employer change?
Give So right now, no more money, but convert it to profit for your retirement. Not infrequently, the employer gives even the social security savings, which he by his employee's salary conversion achieved (in part) to it on ... it is worth even more!
Perhaps you think of the next salary negotiation it. Why not invest the salary increase in the company pension plan? One thing is certain: it works more money for you, as if can you pay it after tax and social security contributions ..