Can a Duldung status holder start a business in Germany?

Question

Have been living in Germany for 5 years with a duldung stutus. Can I start a business legally?

Answer 1

Hello @Sab

Nice to hear from you again.

According to the website of BAMF a person holding Duldung is not permitted to work as self-employed as a matter of principle. Sorry for the bas news.

Source: http://www.bamf.de/EN/Infothek/FragenAntworten/ZugangArbeitFluechtlinge/zugang-arbeit-fluechtlinge-node.html

Best regards,

Thorgen