On 21 June 2012, we sent an HRS headline relating to the impact of the new Program Act on occupational pension schemes. A copy of the headline is included in this message. The Act has now been published in the Official Gazette of today.   Special social security contribution As from 1 January 2012, the

As from 1 January 2012, the draft Finance Act (whose text has now been sent to the Senate) introduces a special social security contribution on premiums and contributions paid to occupational pension schemes. This special contribution amounts to 1.5% on the amount of premiums/contributions exceeding a threshold of EUR 30,000.00 per annum (amount to be