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PRSAs

If you don’t have access to a pension through work, a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) could be the right option for you. It’s a cost efficient pension plan that virtually anyone can take out, to build up a fund for retirement. You can also save tax (up to 49%*) on the contributions you make to your PRSA.

Every €1 you save for your retirement could mean nearly €2* working for you

PRSA –Benefits for you

  • Tax Relief - You can normally claim up to 49%* tax relief on your contributions to your PRSA.
  • Tax-Free Growth - Under current legislation the money you contribute is allowed to grow tax-free.
  • Tax-Free Lump Sum - Part of your fund may be taken as a tax-free lump sum at retirement.
  • Availability - Virtually anyone can have a PRSA
  • Flexibility and Portability - your PRSA can move with you if you change employment
  • Cost Efficient - save what you can afford to, knowing you can change the amount of your contributions at any time, to suit your personal circumstances
  • Investment Choice - we have a range of funds to choose from, so you can pick the option that’s right for you.

PRSA - Options

  • Employer PRSA – If you are an employer, you can set up a PRSA to enable your employees to save for their retirement, and in doing so, fulfil your legal obligation to provide a pension facility for your employees. Download Brochure
  • Employee PRSA - An Employee (PRSA) is an account set up by you to save for your retirement and is facilitated by your employer. Download Brochure
  • Individual PRSA - An account set up by you to save for your retirement. Download Brochure
  • AVC PRSA – a savings plan set up by you, or by your employer to boost your fund for retirement. Download Brochure

 

*Assuming higher rate tax payer, paying 4% PRSI and 4% health levy. Tax relief is not guaranteed as you must apply to the Revenue and satisfy their conditions.