Start-up grant

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The start-up grant is discretionary support for a new entrepreneur. Its purpose is to secure an entrepreneur's livelihood at the starting phase of new full-time entrepreneurship when the income generated by the company is still low. The start-up grant is granted for six months from the time you start as a full-time entrepreneur or expand your part-time business to full time. You may receive an extension to the start-up grant so that the total duration is no more than 12 months. The start-up grant is equal in amount to a basic unemployment allowance. The start-up grant is paid for five days per calendar week.

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You can call the appointment reservation number between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays and between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday.

✔ Help with developing a business idea and starting a business.

✔ Help in developing an active company and solving challenges.

You can also book an appointment for business advisory services online.