Part-time self-employment in Germany at a glance
Is it possible to be part-time self-employed while having a blue card residence and an employment contract in Germany?
Yes, the blue card holder can register a company in Germany and hand over its executive management to his spouse or trusted person until obtaining a permanent residence permit. They can also work part-time in this company.
If the blue card holder does not have a trusted person in Germany, they can still be self-employed part-time by registering a side business at the Trade Office. In this case, they should pay attention to the requirements of self-employment in the target city, which is included in the Zusatzblatt sheet. Also, their employment contract should not contain clauses that limit or prohibit them from starting a business.
With part-time self-employment in Germany, you can realize your business idea and have a reliable source of income through your primary job. In such a case, it will be easier to finance the new business, and the time investment and mental pressure to generate income will be less. As a result, you can safely test your business idea and increase your income if it is successful.
Before starting the activity, inform your employer that you intend to be self-employed part-time. In addition, you need to register your business, register with the tax office, and obtain the necessary permits and certificates.