Plan for the life you deserve with the Living Annuity
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Plan for the life you deserve with the Living Annuity
Invest for a specific purpose, while enjoying greater benefits while you save.
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Living Annuity benefits

Sustain your lifestyle

Sustain your lifestyle 

Plan for stability and ensure you live a comfortable life.

Grow your money

Grow your money

Plus, live well by using your savings wisely post-retirement.

Combat inflation 

Combat inflation 

Afford tomorrow's world with the flexibility of your Living Annuity.

What you need to know

  • What is it?

    • Once you retire, you need to draw an income from your pension, provident or retirement annuity fund in which you have been investing
    • A Living Annuity allows you to invest your accumulated savings wisely and earn regular retirement income.
       

    What do you get?
     

    • Helps you consider consumption rates, returns and rising living costs for money longevity
    • Ensures that your capital works for you during retirement.
       

    Terms and conditions apply.*

  • Fees and charges

    Minimum lump sum investment:

    • R75 000 
       

    Initial policy charges:

    • R0

    Annual policy charges are:

    • First: R250 000 – 0.75%, 
    • Next: R500 000 – 0.50%, 
    • Above: R750 000 – 0.25%

  • Tax implications

    • The annuity payment is taxable as income
    • PAYE is deducted in accordance with SARS
    • In the event that investors requiring a lower percentage of tax to be deducted from the annuity payment, a tax directive will have to be obtained annually from SARS
    • Any income or capital growth that takes place in respect of the underlying assets of the Living Annuity in the hands of Absa Life’s hands, is exempt from any tax, under current legislation.

  • How to apply

    To start investing, all you need to do is:

     

    1. Download and complete the forms below
    2. Email the forms to aimscc@absa.africa
    3. We'll get back to you as soon as possible
       

    Forms:

    One Investment form for Individuals

    One Investment form for Legal Entities
     

    Need something else?

    We have investments to suit your budget and goals. Visit the resources page for more.

Need more help?

Let one of our consultants help you get the best investments for your needs.

Contact us:

Call us on : 0860 000 005

Email us at : aimscc@absa.africa