Ich-AG is a term used to refer to state support for unemployed people who turned self-employed between 2003 and 2006.

It was intended to assist with payments such as health insurance and pension contributions during the start-up phase of the new business.

Over the years the process of applying became more complicated, making it more difficult and less attractive.

To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:

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Tags: benefits, self-employment, Unemployed

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