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Germany's Freelancers Gain Access to Tailored Professional Pension Scheme

A new pension scheme caters to Germany's freelancers. It could provide a higher pension and better retirement planning for those in liberal professions.

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In this picture there is a woman who is wearing blazer, shirt and trouser. She is holding a photo frame. On the right we can see a man who is wearing suit. On the left there is a man who is wearing spectacle, suit and trouser. He is standing near to the banner. Beside him we can see another man who is holding a certificate.

Germany's Freelancers Gain Access to Tailored Professional Pension Scheme

Freelancers in Germany, such as lawyers, architects, tax advisors, and doctors, now have access to professional pension schemes. This new system, known as the 'Berufsstaatliche Versorgung', is tailored to their unique needs and offers an alternative to mandatory state pension insurance.

Traditional state pension insurance has often been seen as unattractive by employees. However, the new professional pension scheme aims to address these concerns. It is designed specifically for those in chamber-recognized liberal professions and is based on compulsory membership.

Employees believe that this new system will provide a progressive pension than the state insurance. The scheme is structured to cater to the specific retirement needs of these professions, offering a more tailored and potentially more lucrative retirement plan.

The professional pension scheme is now open to freelancers in Germany, providing an alternative to mandatory state pension insurance. It is designed to be more attractive and potentially more progressive for those in liberal professions. The scheme is a significant development in the retirement planning landscape for these workers.

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