AVGS · STARTUP GUIDANCE

Starting a business from unemployment

Coordinate the business idea, benefit situation and planned start date before making commitments. Different benefits and support programmes have different conditions.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Do not resign, miss reporting deadlines or incur major costs because you expect approval. Discuss changes in your situation promptly.

PREPARE YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s prepare your next step together.

Your first step is a conversation with us. We listen and look at your current situation together. We then help you prepare the next steps, the documents you need and, if necessary, a personal letter to the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter. We also sort out questions for other responsible authorities together. You will know what comes next and can ask us when further questions arise.

Request a free first consultation ↗The conversation is voluntary and is not a condition for an application. Keep official appointments, reporting obligations and deadlines independently of it. The responsible authority decides on funding and approvals; we cannot guarantee approval.Coaching is also possible without AVGS. The price depends on the scope and is offered individually.

Identify the responsible authority

Identify whether Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter is responsible for your situation.

Prepare a credible plan

Prepare the offer, financial plan and questions about possible support before starting.

Protect the right sequence

Do not resign, miss reporting deadlines or incur major costs because you expect approval. Discuss changes in your situation promptly.

FAQ

Specific questions about this topic

Should I register the business first?

There is no universal answer. The timing can affect benefits and funding. ALG I may be relevant to Gründungszuschuss, while Jobcenter may consider Einstiegsgeld for Grundsicherungsgeld recipients. AVGS concerns a separately approved programme. Clarify the sequence before binding steps and keep existing reporting obligations.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Discuss your situation with us

Tell us where you are now. Together we organise the next steps and prepare the necessary conversation, without anticipating an approval.

Discuss your situation with us

Free calculators & checks for your business

Find out in a few minutes what you should plan, calculate or prepare for starting your business.

Plan your business · Prices & revenue · Taxes · Protection

Where would you like to start?

PLANNER01

AVGS preparation check

Ready for your first conversation?

Sort out your situation and prepare the key questions.

Start preparing

CHECK02

Business plan check

What is missing from your business plan?

Check the essential sections step by step.

Check business plan

CALCULATOR03

Revenue & pricing calculator

How much revenue do you need?

Calculate prices, revenue and workload for your goal.

Calculate revenue

CALCULATOR04

Startup costs & capital calculator

How much money do you need to start?

Calculate costs, reserves and your own funds.

Calculate capital

CALCULATOR05

Income tax calculator 2026

What remains after income tax?

Estimate your standard income tax for 2026.

Calculate tax

CALCULATOR06

Self-employed net income planner

How much is really left for you?

Allow for costs, insurance and estimated tax.

Calculate net income

CHECK07

Insurance checklist for the self-employed: what should you review?

What protection do you need?

Check relevant insurance for your business.

Check insurance

GUIDE08

German official terms explained

What do AVGS, approval and other terms mean?

Look up important terms in plain language.

Understand the terms