Hello everyone,

I've been working in Germany for a little more than 3 years all in the same company which is group and had 1-2 other companies and bought more companies since then.

This year, they decided to merge all companies in a new bigger one and this bigger company will have effect starting 01.01.2008.

No change of employee contracts will be done.

On my passport there is no mention of any company but in my work permit it says that I work for company X. I did not apply for BE yet since I didn't see the need for it yet.

Before I go ask some managers or HR people, I thought I'd see if someone has some experience with a similar case.

Can I keep working with the same work permit, or do i need to change it, or maybe applying for BE?

Thanks and regards.

Before 3 years I was in same position and when I ask Ausländerbehörde what should I do they told me "Is this the same company", I said well we have merger of two companies in one and they told me you do not have to change anything because this is still the same company for me.

I also did not change work contract.

Anyway, to avoid future problems check with institution that issued your work permit but most likely you will not have to do anything.

Dracus

Thanks Darcus.

I e-mailed a manager about this, and he told me he'll try to find out (probably from HR) and let me know.

I'll keep you posted.