Job center team.arbeit.hamburg

apply for an entry fee

Prerequisites

• They will receive citizen's income and will soon start a new job that includes at least 15 hours per week.
• Your new job will likely mean that you will no longer need citizen's income or other support later on.
• The start-up grant is necessary for your integration into the general labor market.
• Additional requirement for self-employment/starting a business: The responsible authority considers you suitable to run a self-employed business and deems your project economically viable.

Documents required

For employment subject to social security contributions:

• Copy of your employment contract

For self-employment/starting a business:

• CV
• Certificates of competence
• Business concept/business plan
• Capital requirements and financing plan
• Revenue and profitability forecast for the next 3 years (expected revenue and costs)
• If applicable: a statement from a neutral body regarding the viability of your company
• Proof of your self-employment (for example, business registration, notification to the tax office)
• Proof of your accident insurance
• Proof of your business liability insurance
• If applicable: Proof of registration in the trade register

Please note

Deadlines

Submit your application before you actually start working. You must not have started working yet when you apply for the start-up grant. This applies to both employment subject to social security contributions and self-employment. You can receive the start-up grant for a maximum of 24 months.

Procedure

• They contact the relevant authority and arrange an appointment.
• The responsible authority will record your data and check whether you meet the funding requirements.
• You submit an application and attach any necessary documents.
• If you are employed and subject to social security contributions, you can also submit the application online.
• The responsible authority will make a decision.
• You will receive notification by post or online regarding the approval or rejection of your application.
• If your application is approved, the responsible authority will transfer the amount to your account monthly in advance.

Processing time

Average 4 weeks.

Fees

None

Legal remedies

• contradiction


• administrative lawsuit

Legal basis

Section 16b of the Third Book of the Social Code (SGB III)


http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_2/__16b.html


Section 16 of the Third Book of the Social Code (SGB III)


http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_2/__16.html