Can you change AVC deduction from PAYE to self-employed?

[asaithambi]

I'm 56(f) planning on leaving my PAYE job in a semi- state company for a self-employed venture, I'm paying into an AVC, can I continue paying into it?

 

[jpete]

@asaithambi No. AVC is additional voluntary contribution to the main scheme and is specific to that scheme. Must be matured at the same time as the main scheme. You'll have to set up a separate PRSA or RAC (personal pension).

 

[asaithambi]

@jpete Okay, tyvm for replying, will research it.