At this stage in the development of the world economy, it is small business that plays a crucial role in the formation of socio-economic stability of the regions. Therefore, the development of the small business sector in Russia has recently been given rather close attention. In particular, active work in this area is carried out by state authorities authorized to support small business, various specialized institutions and funds are being created, programs are being developed and subsidies are being allocated, and the infrastructure to support this sector of the economy is expanding.