Page ContentIn some circumstances, you may be exempt from compulsory participation. On this page, you can read the circumstances under which you can obtain exemption and how that can be arranged. Which sectors are obliged to offer a PGB Pensioenfonds pension scheme?Five branches of industry are obliged to offer a pension schemes through PGB:- the Graphic arts industry;- the Cardboard and Flexible Packaging industry;- the Paint and Printing Inks industry; - Sea Fisheries; and- the Wholesale trade in flowers and plantsIf you wish to know what the terms of compulsory affiliation are, you can refer to our order for mandatory participation. Why are the pension schemes compulsory?The employers´ and employees´ organisations in the various sectors have come to an agreement in this respect. It ensures greater financial security; for example, when employees retire, or for their partners, if they predecease them.Is my company covered by a compulsory pension scheme?That depends on your situation. If you wish to know, complete the form that applies to your sector, then scan it and send it to relatiebeheer@pensioenfondspgb.nl. We will then investigate whether there is a compulsory pension scheme applicable to you. - Information about your company in the Graphic arts industry- Information about your company in the Cardboard and Flexible Packaging industry- Information about your company in the Paint and Printing Inks industry- Information about your company in the Wholesale trade in flowers and plantsOr refer to the terms and conditions in our order for mandatory participation. If I´m obliged to be affiliated with Pensioenfonds PGB, what should I do?You should complete the form that applies to your sector, then scan the form and send it to relatiebeheer@pensioenfondspgb.nl? - Registering a company in the Graphic arts industry- Registering a company in the Cardboard and Flexible Packaging industry- Registering a company in the Paint and Printing Inks industry- Registering a company in the Wholesale trade in flowers and plants
