How to change employer or even start a company with Blue Card?

Last activity 07 August 2019 by beppi

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adaliahashemiMember06 August 2019 12:46:05

Hello. I'm unhappy with my job and want to change the employer. I worked in this company for 1 year only. I live in Berlin with my wife and I have a Blue Card.

Questions:

1- My Blue Card says I can be self-employed and/or freelancer. How can I start a company but keep my Blue Card? I need to understand the requirements and what would happen to my insurance etc.

2- Can I go to a different company with lower salary or another title as long as it doesn't go below Blue Card salary requirement?

3- My wife is here with me with Family Reunion. Will her status stay or we'll have problems?

Thanks.

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert07 August 2019 08:28:00

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1. If the visa allows it and you fulfill all the other requirements (which is not easy!), you can become freelanceror start a company by following the same steps as anybody else who wants to do it.
When self-employed, you have to pay the full health insurance contributions by yourself, which meand double of what you pay not (at the same income).

2. Yes, as far as I know this is possible.

3. As long as you don't fall under the minimum financial requirements for the family reunion visa, there will be no problem.

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