INPS Separate Pension Scheme
Plain English
It's the INPS pension scheme for self-employed people without a dedicated cassa, plus some collaborators and project workers. You register once, then contributions are paid as a percentage of your taxable income.
Why it matters
If you\'re a freelancer with partita IVA in many fields (writers, consultants, marketers, designers), this is where your pension contributions accumulate. The rate is high, so plan for it when pricing your work.
Real example
"Joining Gestione Separata was step two for Reza after opening his partita IVA in Faenza. His commercialista calculated his quarterly contributi based on his net income, on top of the flat tax."
Common confusion
Contributi are owed even on years with small revenue. Forgetting to set aside money for them leads to nasty surprises in November.
Official source
INPS