Key points at a glance
This page is for residents of Gurtnellen who want to understand, compare or open a pillar 3a — Switzerland's most tax-efficient private pension. Every contribution (up to the annual maximum) reduces your taxable income, and the capital grows for retirement, buying a home or leaving the country.
In Gurtnellen (postal code 6482), a municipality of roughly 558 residents in the canton of Uri, two decisions drive long-term success: how much you pay in (ideally the maximum) — and where. A 3a bank account (safe, low interest), a securities 3a (higher return potential) or an insurance 3a differ substantially in cost and return. Below are the essentials and a free comparison. Comparing several places to live (Wassen (4 km), Silenen (7 km), Göschenen (8 km))? The 3a maximum is set federally — only your municipal tax rate changes the effective saving.
Gurtnellen at a glance: your local context
Gurtnellen, a municipality of roughly 558 residents in the canton of Uri, brings its own local context to "Calculating and simulating pillar 3a". Gurtnellen lies in premium region 0 of the canton of Uri (FOPH classification). Because even the next municipality may belong to a different region, premiums for the same cover can differ significantly — what matters is always the exact municipality, not the cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 558
- Canton: Uri
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 6482
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1209
Calculating and simulating pillar 3a around Gurtnellen: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Gurtnellen? Each of the closest municipalities has its own local page — handy when you move or when you compare several places to live:
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Wassen — 4.2 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Silenen — 6.7 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Göschenen — 8.5 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Erstfeld — 8.6 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Tujetsch — 12.2 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Schattdorf — 12.8 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Andermatt — 13.1 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Attinghausen — 13.7 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Hospental — 13.8 km away
- Calculating and simulating pillar 3a in Bürglen — 15.5 km away
Pillar 3a in Gurtnellen: compare and contribute wisely
Pillar 3a is private, tax-advantaged pension saving: every franc paid in (up to the annual maximum) is deducted from your taxable income, and the capital stays invested until retirement. In Gurtnellen, two decisions count: how much you pay in — and with whom? A bank account, a securities solution or an insurance policy differ sharply in fees and returns.
Over 20–30 years, costs and returns decide tens of thousands of francs. So check the solution type (account or securities), the fees and the flexibility (transferability, free contributions). How much tax you save is set by your marginal rate — depending on income, the canton of Uri and your municipality. Withdrawals attract a reduced special rate; running several 3a accounts lets you stagger withdrawals and optimise further.
Hallmarks of a good 3a solution
- Low total costs (management fee plus fund costs / TER).
- Equity share suited to your investment horizon until retirement.
- Flexible contributions and free transfer to another provider.
- Withdrawal planning: several accounts for staggered, tax-efficient withdrawals.
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How we work for Gurtnellen
Our approach for "Calculating and simulating pillar 3a" in Gurtnellen: (1) list your contracts and deadlines in the canton of Uri; (2) uncover under- and over-insured risks as well as double cover; (3) compare options with concrete figures before you decide. The goal is never to pile up policies, but to align premiums, deductibles and benefits to a deliberately chosen level of risk. The comparison is free and without obligation; Assur-IA works in an educational way and replaces neither the tax authority nor regulated individual advice.
FAQ — insurance in Gurtnellen (practical guidance, not legal advice)
Is "Calculating and simulating pillar 3a" also covered for the area around Gurtnellen?
Yes. The neighbouring municipalities of Gurtnellen, such as Wassen (4 km), Silenen (7 km), each have their own page on "Calculating and simulating pillar 3a" — handy when you compare several places to live in the canton of Uri or a move is coming up.
Does this page replace personal advice in Gurtnellen?
No, it is for orientation in Gurtnellen. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Uri.
Can I compare "Calculating and simulating pillar 3a" in Gurtnellen with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Gurtnellen; only at your request do a concrete comparison and quotes follow. You remain free to decline any offer — free of charge and without obligation.
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Important notes
All information is provided without guarantee and may be affected by changes to the law or rates. No figure on this page creates a contractual entitlement: always check the definitive values with your insurer, the FOPH or your canton before you decide.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.