The WTP pension information is usefull for employers who wants to create a pension scheme or need to change the current pension scheme due to legal or financial reasons. In both cases the WTP pension information is needed to be compliant within the Dutch pension Law.

Pension calculations 2024 WTP Pension

WTP pension Transition Regulation 2023-2028:

WTP pension information
  • The progressive pension premium will no longer be allowed in new contracts starting from 2023.
  • However, the progressive pension premium will continue to be allowed in existing contracts and for both existing and new participants until July 1, 2023. This allowance extends until the transition to the new pension system, which must be completed by January 1, 2028, at the latest.
  • For new participants during the transition to the new pension system, the progressive pension premium will not be permitted, effective no later than 2028.
  • After January 1, 2028, the entire contract must adhere to WTP standards (with the exception of existing participants).
  • Employers will often need to provide financial compensation for these changes.

Notable Pension Changes in 2024:

  1. Transition Period for Available Premium Schemes:. Premium schemes available before July 1, 2023, will have a transition period until January 1, 2028.
  2. New WTP pension Schemes from July 1, 2023: New schemes implemented from July 1, 2023, must adhere to a premium agreement only.
  3. Maximum Flat Premium: A maximum flat premium of 30% applies.
  4. Additional Compensation via Pension Premium: An additional 3% is allowed if there is compensation via the pension premium.
  5. Uniform Partner Definition: All pension schemes will have a uniform partner definition.
  6. Insured Amount of Survivor’s Pension: The insured amount of survivor’s pension is a percentage of the salary, up to 50%.
  7. Insured Amount of Orphan’s Pension: The insured amount of orphan’s pension is a percentage of the salary, up to 20%.
  8. Insurance Runoff for Partner and Orphan’s Pension: Insurance runoff for partner and orphan’s pension will occur over 3-6 months.
  9. Entry Age: The entry age for pension participation is 18 years.
  10. Expansion of Maintaining Survivor’s Pension: Survivor’s pension can be maintained even after leaving service.
  11. Maximum Lump Sum at Retirement: A maximum of 10% of the old-age pension can be taken as a lump sum at retirement.
  12. Investing in the Lifecycle: Legal provisions allow for investing in the lifecycle.
  13. Choice of Lifecycle Drawdown Reduction: Participants can choose a drawdown reduction strategy based on the lifecycle.
  14. Lumpsum Arrangement in 2025: A lump sum arrangement of 10% will be available in 2025 upon retirement.
  15. Additional Rules for Targeted Pension Communication: Specific rules enhance targeted pension communication.

Additional WTP pension options (depending on the insurer)

  • Additional Own Contributions for Participants (Up to 30%): Participants have the option to make additional contributions to their pension, up to a maximum of 30%.
  • Free Choice of Lifecycle Profile by Employees: Employees can freely choose their preferred lifecycle profile within the pension system.
  • Extra General (State) Survivors Act Insurance: WTP pension information for insuring this risk.
  • Increasing Insured Amount in Case of Survivor’s Pension: The insured amount for survivor’s pension will increase under specific circumstances.
  • Tax-Free Disbursement for Survivor’s Pension (1-5 Years’ Salaries): Survivor’s pension disbursements are tax-free when received over a period equivalent to 1-5 years’ salaries.
  • Individual Supplement to Survivor’s Pension (Up to 50%): Employees have the option to individually supplement their survivor’s pension, up to 50% of the total amount.
  • Benchmark Data for Structural Pension Policy: Benchmark data is used to evaluate and guide the structural aspects of the pension policy.
  • Pensioenclick (Purchase Guaranteed Pension Annuity): The “Pensioenclick” option allows participants to purchase a guaranteed pension annuity.
  • Investment Choices: ‘Index Following’ or ‘Actively Managed’: Participants can choose between investment strategies such as “Index Following” or “Actively Managed.” This WTP pension information is additional to the Life-cycle information.
  • 30% Regulation Options for the Benefit of Expats: Specific regulations, benefiting expatriates, allow for a 30% contribution.
  • Option for Employees to Use Salary Compensation for Extra Pension: Employees have the option to allocate part of their salary compensation toward additional pension contributions.

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