STATE SUPPORT FOR SMALL AND MICRO-BUSINESSES
The article analyzes the system of state support for small and micro businesses. State interest in the development of this form of entrepreneurship is stipulated by the prospect of creating a strong middle class in Russia. State support to this sector of economy helps the government to raise employment and collect regular contributions to the budget. The article presents and analyzes the main types of state support for business entities. The author concludes that federal, regional and local authorities are following the norms of the law and work hard to provide real state assistance to small businesses.