The requirements for employment and obtaining a Blue Card residence permit for a GmbH shareholder in Germany can be summarized as follows:
• A shareholder of a GmbH in Germany can become an employee of the same company and receive both a salary and dividends.
• A GmbH shareholder must meet the salary and education requirements and not have a controlling share in the company to obtain a German Blue Card residence permit.
• Otherwise, they must apply for a self-employed residence permit in Germany.