Features of small business development in Ukraine

The study is to show the main aspects of small business development in Ukraine. The features of business formation in the first years of independence have been observed, among which the power and business fusion, the use of political rent and so on. The features Ukrainian legislation which regulates the activities of small businesses were described, and the latest legislative changes aimed at simplifying these activities. It is suggested to improve the conditions of freelancers’ activities due to introducing simplified requirements for documenting their work in Ukraine. Attention is paid to defend the interests of small businesses in Ukraine through their NGOs.