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Yes. The settlement permit gives unrestricted access to the labour market, so you can take any employment or be self-employed.
Unlike most temporary German residence permits, the Niederlassungserlaubnis is not tied to a specific employer, job, or sector. Holders may work for any employer, change jobs freely, or set up their own business.
This freedom is one of the main advantages over a work-based residence permit, where your right to work is usually linked to the position and employer named when the permit was issued.
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