Why apply for a start-up grant? Quite simply – the start-up grant offers people with limited financial resources the opportunity to set up a business or establish a self-employed activity. As with all financial support options, many different requirements must be met when applying for the start-up grant. We explain what you should look out for here.
Unternehmenswerk explains everything about the start-up grant
If you want to apply for the start-up grant, there are certain things you should pay attention to. First, you must prove that you have the knowledge and skills to carry out your self-employed activity. In addition, a statement from an expert body on the viability of your business start-up is necessary in order to enable your application to be examined. It is also important to note that the start-up grant is considered the basis for starting a new business from unemployment and usually serves as security for the first phase of self-employment.
Are you about to apply for the start-up grant? Then you will find helpful information and tips in the following articles:
Personal suitability for self-employment
In addition to the formal requirements, prospective founders must also prove their personal suitability for self-employment. This requires an expert opinion that certifies their suitability. This can be issued by a specialised body, such as a training provider.
When should I apply for the start-up grant?
The start-up grant must be applied for in good time in order to receive the financial support. Firstly, the application for the start-up grant must be submitted. This can be done by registered letter/return receipt or in person with confirmation of receipt. In the application, a future start-up date must be selected that corresponds to at least the 150-day period. It is advisable to submit the application for the start-up grant early in order to have enough time to prepare for self-employment.
Who can apply for the start-up grant?
In principle, it is possible for anyone between the age of 18 and the statutory retirement age to apply for the start-up grant as long as they have received unemployment benefit 1 for at least one day. It is important that there has been no constant change between unemployment and work. If you want to successfully apply for the start-up grant, you should link your unemployment status directly to your existing employment relationship. Under certain circumstances, employees whose employment relationship does not end at the desired time of unemployment and whose employment relationship has not been terminated by the employer are also entitled to ALG 1 without a three-month qualifying period. Employees should have been in employment subject to compulsory insurance for at least 12 months in the past 30 months and have registered with the Employment Agency as a jobseeker at least three months before the desired date of unemployment.
How relevant is the business plan for the start-up grant?
The business plan is a very important part of the application for a start-up grant. In order to receive the start-up grant, you have to convince the agent of the viability of your own business idea and of yourself as an entrepreneur. The business plan serves as a central instrument to convince the mediator and the Federal Employment Agency of the probability of success of the business concept.
Depending on the project and industry, there are different requirements for a business plan. A professional and informative business plan can make a significant contribution to your application for a start-up grant being approved – and you can have us write one for you. More info here: Have a business plan drawn up.
This is what matters when applying for the start-up grant
If you decide to become self-employed and would like to apply for the start-up grant for this project, you should try to plan each of your steps in advance. This will make it easier for you not to lose track of the individual tasks and ultimately convince the employment agency of your plans. Definitely seek advice from a start-up expert and try to work out the business plan in the best possible way. If you follow these guidelines, nothing should stand in the way of your successful application for the start-up grant.
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