Secure a relaxing retirement

Finax manages your money so you can enjoy a well-deserved rest - worry-free.

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Why think about retirement today?

Your path to retirement savings.

In Ireland, several pension options are available to help individuals build long-term retirement savings. As these arrangements may differ in their features, tax treatment and access rules, it is important to understand how they work when planning for retirement.
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European Pension (PEPP)

PEPP is a pan-European personal pension designed to help you build retirement savings in a simple, transparent way. A straightforward path to a more secure future.

Investing in ETFs

Time is an investor's greatest friend. The longer you stay invested, the better your chances of reaching the goals that matter most to you.

Why invest for retirement today?

Every year you wait is a year your money isn't growing for you. With the power of compound interest and a regular savings plan, your pension pot builds steadily in the background — no stress, no effort, no second-guessing. Just the quiet confidence that your future is taken care of.

How to start investing?

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Complete a short questionnaire and set a strategy that fits you.

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Sign up and sign the contract online.

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Set up a standing order for payments and make your first deposit.

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Track everything via the app and monitor your deposits.

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How can Finax help with your retirement?

Finax offers you two modern investment solutions, that will help you build wealth to secure a retirement according to your needs and wishes.

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European Pension - PEPP

PEPP is a pan-European personal pension designed to help you build retirement savings in a simple, transparent way. A straightforward path to a more secure future.

In most cases, PEPP savings are intended to remain invested until retirement age, in accordance with the applicable pension rules. This supports the long-term nature of the product and helps individuals build savings for retirement. Low fee: 0.6 % + VAT per year.
The total cost of the basic PEPP is 0.9% per year — covering Finax's management fee (0.6%), VAT (0.14%), and underlying ETF costs (0.16–0.22%) already built into the price. One fee, nothing hidden.
Investment returns within a PEPP are generally not subject to Irish income tax during the accumulation phase. Personal contributions may qualify for income tax relief at your marginal rate, subject to Revenue rules and pension limits. At retirement, withdrawals (outside any permitted lump sum) are generally treated as taxable income. PEPP can also be offered as part of an employer benefits package, with employers able to contribute subject to applicable Irish tax rules.
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Investing in ETFs

Time is an investor's greatest friend. The longer you stay invested, the better your chances of reaching the goals that matter most to you.

Add or withdraw money whenever you need to — no fees, no waiting periods. Finax manages everything in the background, so you can focus on what you love while your money grows quietly and steadily.
One transparent annual fee covers a professionally managed portfolio and automated rebalancing. Invest — and relax.
The tax treatment of your investment depends on the product and applicable Irish tax rules. For ETFs held outside a pension structure, returns may be subject to standard Irish tax rules for such investments. The availability and value of tax relief depend on your personal circumstances and may change over time.

Check out real examples of our clients

European Pension - PEPP

I’ve worked with my hands all my life. I don’t want my retirement to be about counting every euro. With Finax, I save for retirement, and today I know I won’t have to rely on my children in my old age. I can’t wait to fully enjoy my hobby – fishing.

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Pavol

| 40 years

Assembly Worker

Investing in ETFs

With two kids and a full-time job, I didn't have time to deal with complicated investments. Finax has given me peace of mind - I invest regularly for retirement and everything is working itself out. When I imagine the future, I see myself on the patio, with a cup of coffee, not stressed about money. That security is priceless.

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Zuzana

| 34 years old

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Advantages of investing in retirement through Finax

Why invest in retirement through Finax?

We handle everything for you. No stress, no unnecessary questions. Retirement investing is as easy as never before.

Saving for retirement is often associated with uncertainty and complexity. Finax allows you to handle it without unnecessary stress or efforts. We will create a personalized investment plan, tailored to your needs, which automatically adjusts itself according to your age and attitude towards risk. We automatically rebalance your portfolio, so that the original investment composition remains optimal for you.

Low fee means more money for you

Transparent and low fee that won't threaten your returns.

If you opt for Investing in ETFs, you will pay us only 1% + VAT per year, significantly lower compared to traditional pension products or pension insurance schemes. If you opt for European pension (PEPP), the fee drops to 0,6% + VAT a year (in exchange for locking the money until reaching the retirement age). The total cost for the basic PEPP is 0.9% – of which 0.6% is Finax’s revenue, 0.14% VAT (charged together as a fee), and 0.16–0.22% are internal ETF fees already included in their price. No entrance or performance fees, typically charged in most pension schemes.

Lower fees mean that more of your money remains invested and appreciates for you. Everything is transparent with no hidden costs, meaning you know exactly how much and for what you're paying. Lower fees = larger pension.

Commitment according to your needs

You may pick and choose between full flexibility or locking your savings until the retirement age.

Finax offers two pension products with different commitment periods. The product Investing in ETFs allows for full flexibility. You may withdraw the funds at any time and the money will arrive in your bank account within a couple of days. This combination of flexibility and perfrormance is ideal for anyone who wants to make sure that they will always have their money available in times of need.

The product European pension (PEPP) only allows for usage of the funds invested upon reaching the retirement age. However, many deem this a good thing as they fear they would not be able to resist the urge to prematurely withdraw their pension savings (e.g. to purchase a new car). PEPP, therefore, offers a guarantee of maintaining discipline. In exchange, it offers a reduced management fee of only 0,6 % a year + VAT. The total cost for the basic PEPP is 0.9% – of which 0.6% is Finax’s revenue, 0.14% VAT (charged together as a fee), and 0.16–0.22% are internal ETF fees already included in their price.

Compound interest in practice

Earn returns on returns - effortlessly.

Compound interest is a powerful tool that makes investing a long-term profitable strategy. If you reinvest returns, you earn on the previous returns – the longer you invest, the faster your retirement grows. With us, this happens automatically. Just save regularly and leave the rest to us.

Tax advantages for your carefree future

With our pension products, more money remains in your pocket.

The tax regime depends on which one of our two products you choose. In the case of Investing in ETFs, the returns are usually tax-exempt after a certain period. This means that you don't have to give money to the state and the entire profit remains in your pocket. Therefore, you will me left with greater funds for a comfortable retirement - without hassle and useless bureaucracy, which we will handle for you.

The returns from European pension (PEPP) are usually subject to tax. During the payout phase they will be likely subject to withholding tax, just like a standard pension scheme. You may save on taxes during the saving process, as you can usually write-off your own contributions into PEPP. Keep in mind that the write-off limits are usually shared with contributions into the standard pension schemes.

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Got questions?

Opening an account at Finax is simple and fully online. Just click on "Let's start" in the top menu bar. From there, you will be taken to the registration page where you can choose your investment goal and answer a few questions regarding your investment preferences and risk profile. Based on your answers, we'll select a suitable investment strategy for you. Afterwards, you'll create your online access, verify your identity using biometrics, provide personal information, confirm your contact details, and sign the portfolio management agreement online. Once you've completed these steps, nothing will hold you back from growing your wealth efficiently. More information.
The European Pension (PEPP) is a voluntary personal retirement savings product regulated by the Eu and available in Ireland. You or your employer can contribute to the account to build long-term retirement savings. One of the main advantages of the European pension is portability. If you move to another Eu Member State during your career, you can continue saving in the same pension account. At Finax, contributions are invested in globally diversified portfolios. You can contribute flexibly, and the basic total annual cost is 0.9%. In Ireland, contributions may also qualify for income tax relief, depending on applicable rules and conditions. Learn more about the European Pension.
Finax charges a portfolio management fee of 1% per annum plus VAT, calculated based on the average account value throughout the year and deducted monthly. If the volume of the client's assets managed by Finax reaches at least 100,000 euros, this fee will be reduced to 0.85% per annum plus VAT. For assets over 500,000 euros, the fee is reduced to 0.65% p.a. + VAT. For further details on Finax service fees, please refer to our Price List.
Check the ongoing promotions to obtain an even higher discount.

At Finax, we provide various discounts to make your investments with us even more profitable. Alongside regular special offers, we offer several permanent discounts that allow you to exempt a part of your assets from the portfolio management fee: discount for inviting a friend and for transferring investments to Finax from competitors.

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