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Regional Economics: Theory and Practice
 

The Russian taxation system for small and medium-sized businesses: Theoretical framework, current state, and prospects for improvement

ISSUE 9, SEPTEMBER 2025

Received: 3 July 2025

Accepted: 14 August 2025

Available online: 30 September 2025

Subject Heading: SOCIOECONOMIC POLICY

JEL Classification: H20, Н25, Н80

Pages: 60-71

https://doi.org/10.24891/hspyhi

Elena P. OGORODNIKOVA Corresponding author, Orenburg State Agrarian University (Orenburg SAU), Orenburg, Russian Federation
Lena-dozent@mail.ru

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3848-3581

Lyaisana I. RAKHMATULLINA Orenburg State Agrarian University (Orenburg SAU), Orenburg, Russian Federation
sun244@mail.ru

ORCID id: not available

Lyubov' A. TUTAEVA Orenburg State Agrarian University (Orenburg SAU), Orenburg, Russian Federation
leva.la@mail.ru

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4794-6672

Subject. This article examines the impact of entrepreneurial activity on the socioeconomic development of the country, and the issues of reforming the tax system and improving tax discipline.
Objectives. The article aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various taxation systems for small businesses, and assess the contribution of small businesses to the development of specific sectors of the Russian economy.
Methods. For the study, we used systems and comparative analyses.
Results. The article finds that small businesses contribute to job creation, however, high taxes often hinder their development. To improve the business climate in Russia, it is necessary to study and adapt best international practices in taxation.
Conclusions. Changing the nature of tax policy in favor of small businesses will activate entrepreneurial initiative.

Keywords: taxes, small enterprises, medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurs, taxation

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