Mostovyi A. Administrative and Legal Framework for Public Policy on Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ukraine

The thesis study reveals the content and essence of the administrative and legal framework for public policy on the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ukraine. The first section outlines the conceptual foundations for the formation of state policy in this area, identifies its legal basis, key principles, objectives, and directions for implementation. The second section is devoted to identifying the legal nature of the administrative and legal mechanism for the implementation of state policy in the field of small and medium-sized business development in Ukraine, as well as characterizing its main elements and components. The final section highlights the significance and peculiarities of organizing and conducting cooperation between public authorities and entrepreneurs, as well as identifying ways to optimize domestic administrative legislation in this area. The main directions for the development of administrative legislation concerning the improvement of mechanisms for the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of small and medium-sized business development in Ukraine are defined as: 1) further harmonization of Ukrainian legislation and standards with EU laws and norms; 2) integration of responsible business conduct standards in Ukraine; 3) focus on sustainable, inclusive development and “green practices”; 4) simplification of financial support procedures, searching for effective ways to manage financial resources, their accumulation, and distribution; 5) introduction of the "digital volunteers" institute; 6) focus on talent engagement in decision-making processes, especially those with business experience abroad; 7) development of entrepreneurial education; 8) regulation of the procedure for concluding memoranda on interaction, cooperation, and mutual assistance; 9) searching for and using effective forms of interaction between small and medium-sized enterprises and government authorities, including in a digital format; 10) strengthening the institutional and legal environment for the development of public-private partnerships in this area; 11) improvement of anti-corruption legislation; 12) optimization of taxation systems; 13) increasing the efficiency of legal protection of entrepreneurs' property rights; 14) reducing inflationary pressure; 15) creating clear and fair criteria for the distribution of support for small and medium-sized businesses; 16) enhancing innovation potential and ensuring the development of investment legislation, etc.