Financial assistance for recipients of the basic income who take up paid employment or self-employment (Section 16b of Book II of the Social Code).
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Documents you need
Employment contract or business plan · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Submit an application to the Job Center
Before starting work, with an employment contract or business plan.
Review by the Job Center
Assessment of employment and eligibility for funding.
Approval and Payment
A wage subsidy for up to 24 months, on a sliding scale.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Recipients of the citizen's income who begin employment subject to social insurance contributions or self-employment.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 72.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free—no application fee.
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.