Autonomous Pension Fund for French Doctors: Complete Pension Guide 2026

Last updated: January 2026
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CARMF Pension

Discover how the Autonomous Pension Fund for French Doctors works, a special / autonomous scheme scheme managed by CARMF. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.

Key Figures

Scheme type

Special / autonomous scheme

Legal retirement age

64 years

Average pension

€2,850/month

Total

20.84%

Overview

The pension scheme for self-employed doctors (general practitioners and specialists).

Managing organization

CARMF

Year founded

1948

Calculation method

Points-based system

Full pension age

67 years

Full pension quarters

172

Contribution Rates

TypeRateCeilingDescription
Self-employed8.23%1 PASSBase scheme contribution
Self-employed9.8%3.5 PASSSupplementary scheme contribution
Self-employed2.81%ASV contribution (conventional practitioners)
TotalSelf-employed: 20.84%

PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)

Rules and Benefits

Advantages

Doctors ASV

Generous additional scheme for conventional doctors, 2/3 funded by Health Insurance.

Work-pension combination

Full combination possible after claiming all pensions.

Spouse increase

Pension increase for dependent spouse.

Eligible Professions

Self-employed doctors, GPs and specialists, conventional or not.

Calculation Example

Example scenario

Gross salary: 3 500 € | Career duration: 42 years

CARMF

Estimated pension1 913 €/month
Total contributed491 980 €

With capitalization

Estimated pension7 387 €/month
Monthly gain+5 473 €

FAQ

What is CARMF?
Autonomous Pension Fund for French Doctors is a special / autonomous scheme managed by CARMF. The pension scheme for self-employed doctors (general practitioners and specialists).
What is the CARMF contribution rate?
CARMF contributions are: 8.23% (base scheme contribution), 9.8% (supplementary scheme contribution), 2.81% (asv contribution (conventional practitioners)). The total rate is approximately 20.84%.
At what age can you retire with CARMF?
The legal retirement age is 64. For a full pension without penalty, the age is 67 or 172 quarters contributed.
What is the average CARMF pension?
The average pension paid by CARMF is approximately €2,850 per month. This amount varies based on contribution duration and income.
Which professions contribute to CARMF?
Self-employed doctors, GPs and specialists, conventional or not. Among eligible professions: Doctor.

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Sources and Methodology

Data based on official 2024/2025 rates from CARMF. The calculation example uses URSSAF rates and a 6% yield (inflation-adjusted). Actual amounts may vary based on your personal situation.

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