About Standard Life's Small Self Administered Scheme

Small Self Administered Schemes (SSAS) are a unique way of retirement planning for directors of private limited companies.

It is no longer possible to establish a new Standard SSAS, however, new members may join existing schemes and members may increase their contributions.

Choice and Flexibility

While providing all of the key retirement benefits of a conventional Executive Pension Plan, the additional flexibility of a SSAS offers:

• The opportunity for retiring members to take income as a Lifetime Annuity or an Unsecured Pension

Taxation

There are several tax advantages of a SSAS. More information on the tax advantages is held in our SSAS guide.