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Be your own Boss! - live and work in Germany -
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legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
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legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
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Legal framework & responsibility
• right of free movement • free access to Member States
labour market
• visa and residence permit obligation for entry with the aim of a long-term stay in Germany
• work permits obligation
• no visa required • application authorization after the entry • residence permits obligation for long-term stay in
Germany • work permits obligation
Purpose of stay
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• work visa • visa for job seekers • visa for studying • visa for training • visa for an internship • visa for research • visa for self-employed • visa for family reunion
Residence title
Residence title [for specific purpose] (§ 4 AufenthG) • visa (§ 6 AufenthG) • residence permit (§ 7 AufenthG) • settlement permits = long term residence permit (§ 9
AufenthG) • EC long term residence permit (§ 9a AufenthG) • EU Blue Card (§ 19a AufenthG)
Each residence permit must show whether and to what extent employment is permitted.
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November 18 Klaus Stechmüller, KVR II/325 7
legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
Access to the labour market
residence titel for specific purpose
free access to the labour market
limited access to
the labour market
no access to the labour market
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residence titel for specific purpose
free access to the labour market
limited access to
the labour market
no access to the labour market
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Free access to the labor market
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Erwerbstätigkeit gestattet.
family reunion = „Erwerbstätigkeit gestattet. permanent residence permits = „Erwerbstätigkeit gestattet“ => free access to the labour market and to self-employment
residence titel for specific purpose
free access to the labour market
limited access to
the labour market
no access to the labour market
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Examples
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Siehe Zusatzblatt
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Unselbständige Beschäftigung gestattet als xxx bei xxx. Xxx. Erwerbstätigkeit nicht gestattet.
Terms of employment
• Unselbständige Beschäftigung nur gestattet als IT-Consultant bei Dreamcompany im Bezirk der Arbeitsagentur München bis 31.03.2018. Selbständige Tätigkeit nicht gestattet.
• Unselbständige Beschäftigung nicht gestattet. Selbständige Tätigkeit / Freiberufliche Tätigkeit nur als IT-Consultant gestattet.
• Unselbständige Beschäftigung gestattet. Erwerbstätigkeit... • Erwerbstätigkeit gestattet. • Unselbständige Beschäftigung nur nach Genehmigung
durch die Ausländerbehörde gestattet. Selbständige Tätigkeit nicht gestattet.
• Erwerbstätigkeit nicht gestattet.
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residence titel for specific purpose
free access to the labour market
limited access to
the labour market
no access to the labour market
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legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
The six ways to be your own BOSS • Existing access to the labor market • Self-employment „Gewerbetreibender“ - 21 (1) Residence Act
• Freelancers „Freiberufler“ - 21 (5) Residence Act
• Employees „Arbeitnehmer“ – 18 (3) or (4) Residence Act
• Man of business „Geschäftsmann“ – 6 (2) Residence Act
• Self-employment for german university graduates, researchers, international treaties
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Self-employment „Gewerbetreibender“
To set up a manual trade or retail business you can get a residence permit if you satisfy all the following requirements: There is a commercial interest or regional demand for
your products or services. Your business activity is likely to have a positive impact
on the economy. You have secured financing for your business by way
of capital or a loan commitment.
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commercial interest or
regional demand
description of the business concept
market assessment (market potential,
target group)
competitive position (SWOT)
analysis of local conditions
organizational and personnel
management structure
(organisation chart, task assignment)
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positive impact on
the economy
table of organisation
business contacts
(domestically and abroad)
contributions to innovation and research plans
technically high-quality or
particularly environmentally
compatible products
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secured funding
risk assessment
budget plan
proof of own capital
financing commitments
Self-employment for german university graduates, researchers, scientists & international treaties
Reduced requirements, but: • self-employment must be linked to the knowledge
acquired in higher education or to the former work as a researcher or scientist.
• the international treaty defines the conditions for access to the labor market (e.g. International treaty with Turkey – ARB 1/80)
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Examples
Possible businesses
• exceptional gastronomy • information technology
sector • service areas
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Impossible businesses
• car trade with used vehicles • Döner sales points • real estate acquisition • real estate management • capital investment company
Examination by (if necessary) the chamber of commerce or chamber of trades (duration minimum 6 months).
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legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
Freelancers „Freiberufler“
If you want to be self-employed in one of the liberal professions, you can get a residence permit for freelance work. you have the means to fund your project you can support yourself (in financial terms) you have the permission to exercise the profession Generally: IT professions, first/ native language teacher, teacher, artists, musicians Examination by (if necessary) the chamber of commerce (duration about 4 weeks).
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November 18 Klaus Stechmüller, KVR II/325 26
legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
Employees „Arbeitnehmer“
If there is an existing company you can also work as an employed chief executive officer. you are not the only owner of the company (less than
50% company shares) general power of attorney or commercial power of
attorney necessary qualification for the job (e.g., business
studies) no one-man company
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• Problem There is no qualification required for the profession of the chief executive officer. The qualification depends on the specific job offer. • Advantage Shorter processing time and easier access to the labor market. • Disadvantage Permanent residence permit after five years and higher social contributions to the company. November 18 Klaus Stechmüller, KVR II/325 28
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legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
Man of business „Geschäftsmann“
• If there is no need to live in Germany, you can also apply for a business visa.
• So you can spend up to 90 days within 180 days in Germany and attend to business meetings if necessary.
• The business visa can be issued for several years and thus offers a high degree of flexibility.
• You can apply for the visa at the German foreign representation abroad.
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November 18 Klaus Stechmüller, KVR II/325 31
legal framework & responsibility
access to the labor market
being self employed
working as a freelancer
employee – chief executive officer
man of business
Agenda
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Be your own Boss! - Live and work in Germany -