Which enterprises are small, medium, large

There are various ways to classify enterprises. They are divided into separate types, including depending on the number of employees. According to this criterion, enterprises are divided into small, medium and large.

Small enterprises

The main indicator that allows you to recognize the enterprise as small is the number of employees for a specific period of time. Criteria such as the size of its assets, the size of the authorized capital and annual turnover are also relevant.

In Russia, a small enterprise is a commercial organization, in the authorized capital of which the share of participation of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, charitable and other foundations, as well as religious and public organizations is not higher than 25 percent. In addition, the share that belongs to several legal entities or one jur. person should also not be more than 25 percent.

The number of employees for a certain period should not be higher than the standard established in a particular area. If it is construction, industry or transport, the number of employees in a small enterprise cannot exceed 100 people. If it is wholesale trade - no more than 50 people, if domestic services or retail trade - no more than 30 people, if any other activity - no more than 50 people.

Medium-sized enterprises

Definitions of medium and small businesses around the world are fairly close. What generalizes them is economic entities that do not exceed a specific indicator in terms of the number of employees, the amount of gross assets and turnover. Medium-sized enterprises are also entitled to simplified reporting. In order to understand the scope of the number of employees - it is precisely this criterion that is most often the main one - it is worth considering several examples.

If you take a consulting or research agency - it can be attributed to the medium-sized enterprise when the number of its employees ranges from 15 to 50. If we talk about the travel company, then it can be attributed to the number of medium-sized enterprises when the number of its employees is in the range from 25 to 75. The medium with print media will be the editorial office with no more than 100 employees. Just like with respect to small enterprises, medium-sized enterprises are considered in terms of turnover and market share that they occupy.