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Your business, your retirement

A SEP IRA is designed for self-employed workers and freelancers, offering high contribution limits and contributions that adapt to your business.

High contribution limits

Tax deferred growth

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Why smart business owners choose a SEP IRA

Maximize your contributions

Roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into a SEP IRA and contribute up to 25% of your income (with a maximum of $72,000 in 2026), nearly 10 times higher than Traditional IRA limits.

Adapt to your business cycles

A SEP IRA flexes with your business. You can roll over older accounts and continue contributing more during profitable years and scale back when needed.

Reduce your current tax burden

Funds rolled over and contributed into a SEP IRA typically grow tax-deferred until retirement and contributions may be tax-deductible, potentially reducing your taxable income today.

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Get a 1% boost to your retirement savings

We believe in rewarding you for taking control. Every eligible rollover and contribution into a PensionBee SEP IRA receives a 1% match, helping self-employed earners stay on track (terms and conditions apply). 

Instant Boost

We add 1% to every dollar you invest.

Compounding Effect

Your match grows alongside your investments.

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Is a SEP IRA right for your business?

Compare the benefits and considerations to see if this type of IRA matches your retirement strategy.

Ideal for:

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The "Solo-preneur"

Designed for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and independent contractors who want to consolidate old 401(k)s or other retirement accounts into one dynamic tool built for their business.

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The “Savings gurus”

Individuals seeking a way to save significantly more than Traditional IRA limits allow—contributing up to $72,000 in 2026.

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The "Unsponsored" professional

Those who have transitioned into self-employment and no longer have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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Flexible earners

Self-employed or sole proprietors with variable income who need the flexibility to adjust contributions based on their yearly business performance.

Considerations:

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Solo business owners

While other providers serve larger companies, our SEP IRA is specifically optimized for solo business owners with no employees.

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Tax-deferred only

Like a Traditional IRA, funds grow tax-deferred until retirement; if you are looking specifically for after-tax (Roth) contributions, this may not be the right fit.

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No catch-up contributions

SEP IRAs do not currently allow for the additional "catch-up" contributions available to those age 50+ in other IRA types.

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Diversified portfolios

Manage your retirement in a diversified portfolio with ETFs like SPY and MDY from State Street Investment Management, one of the world’s largest asset managers.

Simplified management

We make it easy to get a complete picture of your future finances in our award-winning app. No more dealing with complex paperwork or juggling different providers.

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Real people, real help

When you need support dealing with your PensionBee IRA, you get real humans. Your dedicated account manager (your BeeKeeper) is here on the phone, on live chat and on email.

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Hear from our customers

Join over 300,000 customers globally who’ve simplified their retirement savings with us. See how we’ve helped them manage approximately $10 billion in assets globally.

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When I see my money in the PensionBee app, it puts me at ease and makes me feel in control.

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It’s so easy to rollover old 401(k)s into a new IRA with PensionBee.

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PensionBee makes it easy to combine old retirement accounts into one IRA.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What accounts can I roll over?

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What is a SEP IRA and who is it designed for?

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What do I need to know about contributions?

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Who is eligible to participate in a PensionBee SEP IRA?

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What’s the deadline to contribute to a SEP IRA for a tax year?

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Why do I need to complete a Form 5305?

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What does it cost?

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How is a SEP IRA different from a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?

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When should I establish and fund my SEP IRA plan?

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Do I have to contribute the same amount every year to my SEP IRA?

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What are the rules for withdrawing from a SEP IRA plan?

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What if I already have a SEP IRA?

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