Click here to see your tax brackets if you reached state pension age prior to 1 January 2020.
The following table shows the differences between the tax rates in 2019 and 2020:
| On an income up to €20,711 | On an income above €20,711 and a maximum of €34,712* | On incomes above €34,712* and a maximum of €68,507 | On incomes above €68,507 | |
| 2019 | 18.75% | 20.20% | 38.10% | 51.75% |
| 2020 | 19.45% | 19.45% | 37.35% | 49.50% |
The first bracket tax rate is now slightly higher and therefore you might receive a lower net amount in 2020 than you received in 2019.
Click here to see your tax brackets if you reached or will reach state pension age in 2020.
The Compulsory Health Insurance (Zvw) statutory contribution has been lowered to 5.45%. The contribution in 2019 was 5.7%. The HPF deducts the income-dependent Zvw contribution from the gross pension payments. This means that in 2020 you will receive a slightly higher pension. However, it is also possible that on the basis of the aforementioned tax bracket changes you could receive a lower net pension. Note, that the maximum amount over which you pay the income-dependent Zvw contribution has been increased to € 57,232. In 2019 this was 55,927. In other words, the deduction also changes even if your gross pension doesn’t.
The pension fund is managed by a board. The board consists of eight board members, two on behalf of the pensioners. The representatives of pensioners are elected by the pensioners. As of November 1, 2025, there will be a vacancy on behalf of the pensioners on the board, this concerns also the key function holder for risk management.
The first half of 2025 is over and we would like to look back on the year 2024 with you. In our Annual Overview 2024, we have outlined the most important facts and figures.
As of January 1, 2026, we will probably switch to the new pension scheme. We have listed what will happen to pensions at HEINEKEN as of January 1, 2026.