Pension Fund for Chartered Accountants and Auditors: Complete Pension Guide 2026

Last updated: January 2026
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CAVEC Pension

Discover how the Pension Fund for Chartered Accountants and Auditors works, a special / autonomous scheme scheme managed by CAVEC. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.

Key Figures

Scheme type

Special / autonomous scheme

Legal retirement age

64 years

Average pension

€1,650/month

Total

14.23%

Overview

The pension scheme for self-employed chartered accountants and auditors.

Managing organization

CAVEC

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-employed6%8 classesSupplementary scheme contribution (8 classes)
TotalSelf-employed: 14.23%

PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)

Rules and Benefits

Advantages

Class choice

8 contribution classes to choose based on income and wealth strategy.

Disability-Death

Disability-death coverage included in contributions.

Eligible Professions

Chartered accountants and auditors registered with the Order.

Calculation Example

Example scenario

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

CAVEC

Estimated pension1 913 €/month
Total contributed491 980 €

With capitalization

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

FAQ

What is CAVEC?
Pension Fund for Chartered Accountants and Auditors is a special / autonomous scheme managed by CAVEC. The pension scheme for self-employed chartered accountants and auditors.
What is the CAVEC contribution rate?
CAVEC contributions are: 8.23% (base scheme contribution), 6% (supplementary scheme contribution (8 classes)). The total rate is approximately 14.23%.
At what age can you retire with CAVEC?
The legal retirement age is 64. For a full pension without penalty, the age is 67 or 172 quarters contributed.
What is the average CAVEC pension?
The average pension paid by CAVEC is approximately €1,650 per month. This amount varies based on contribution duration and income.
Which professions contribute to CAVEC?
Chartered accountants and auditors registered with the Order. Among eligible professions: Accountant, Auditor.

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Sources and Methodology

Data based on official 2024/2025 rates from CAVEC. 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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