Entry Allowance into Self-Employment from Bürgergeld
Einstiegsgeld (§ 16b SGB II)
Paid by Jobcenter · 🇩🇪 Germany
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Wenn Sie Grundsicherungsgeld beziehen, können wir Sie in bestimmten Fällen mit Einstiegsgeld unterstützen
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/grundsicherung/arbeit-finden/einstiegsgeld-selbststaendigkeit
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Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.arbeitsagentur.de
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