Company registration and German Blue Card

One of the most reliable methods for both professionals and skilled individuals to obtain a German resident permit is the EU Blue Card. It may be interesting for you to know that registering a company in Germany may also lead to receiving a blue card! How, you ask? In this article from Wise Business Group, we will discuss company registration and obtaining a German Blue Card.

Company registration and receiving a German Blue Card

Many people assume that they only need to be employed as skilled laborers in a large city to get an EU Blue card in Germany. But what they often don’t know is that  if you are a skilled professional, you can set up your own company in Germany and still qualify for the EU Blue Card. 

Yes, that’s true!

You can establish a GmbH or UG company in Germany and appoint yourself as the company’s CEO. Therefore, you sign an employment contract with your company, and through it, you can apply for an EU Blue Card in Germany. Of course, such an action is possible if you have the qualifications and minimum salary required to receive a Blue Card.

How much is the minimum salary?

The minimum gross salary required to receive a German Blue Card in 2025 is as follows:

• For general jobs, 45,300 euros per year
• For professions with labor shortages, such as IT, engineering, and medical fields, 41,041 euros per year

Company formation and obtaining a German Blue Card

The typical process for obtaining a Blue Card through company registration in Germany is as follows:

1. You must first register your company (for example, a GmbH or UG) in Germany. We will accompany you through all stages of company formation in Germany.

2. The next step is to prepare a business plan tailored to the desired profession in Germany. You should include your market analysis and assessment, competitor analysis, projections, and financial plans in detail in this business plan. Contact us for advice on preparing a professional business plan for your business in Germany.

3. Thereafter, you must sign a formal employment contract in the role of CEO with your company in Germany.

4. Finally, you have a registered company and an official contract showing that you are employed as a specialist in Germany. If you also meet the minimum salary requirement, you can submit your application for a Blue Card to the German Immigration Office.

It is the ideal route for professionals seeking to enjoy the freedom of entrepreneurship while benefitting from the advantages of a highly prestigious residence permit in Germany.

Advantages of obtaining a German Blue Card

The Advantages of obtaining an EU Blue Card in Germany include:

• Faster path to obtaining permanent residency in Germany (around 21 to 33 months)
• Making family reunification easier in Germany
• Access to the EU labor market

We have helped numerous professionals establish their own companies in Germany and secure their residency. The Blue Card residence permit provides a combination of personal freedom and long-term legal security.

If you are a specialist in one of the fields of technology, engineering, business, or healthcare and want to live and work freely in Germany on your terms, getting a Blue Card could be your wisest move. Contact us to receive advice and check the eligibility of your case to obtain a German Blue card residence permit.

An overview of how to register a company and obtain a Blue Card in Germany

You can also receive the EU Blue Card by registering a company in Germany. To do this, you must take the following steps:

• Register your company in Germany.
• Prepare a comprehensive business plan according to your desired career in Germany.
• As a CEO, sign a formal employment contract with your company in Germany.
• Submit your application for a Blue Card to the German Immigration Office.

In this way, you will be able to benefit from both the advantages of the EU Blue Card in Germany as an independent entrepreneur and apply for a permanent residence permit as quickly as possible.

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