Discover how the National Fund of French Bar Associations works, a special / autonomous scheme scheme managed by CNBF. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.
Scheme type
Special / autonomous scheme
Legal retirement age
64 years
Average pension
€2,200/month
Total
14.00%
The pension scheme for lawyers. Autonomous scheme with strong professional solidarity.
Managing organization
CNBF
Year founded
1948
Calculation method
Points-based system
Full pension age
67 years
Full pension quarters
172
| Type | Rate | Ceiling | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 14% | 297 072 EUR | Base + supplementary scheme contribution (overall rate) |
| Total | Self-employed: 14.00% | ||
PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)
Progressive contribution
Reduced contributions in the first 5 years of practice.
Bar solidarity
Strong solidarity between lawyers guaranteeing decent pensions even for short careers.
Survivor pension
60% survivor pension to surviving spouse.
Lawyers registered with a French bar.
Gross salary: 3 500 € | Career duration: 42 years
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