This is a state network created within the framework of the national project of the same name for entrepreneurs. Centers in the "one window" mode allow to solve most business issues: register as a legal entity, apply for a preferential loan, lease equipment, learn about regional support measures. There you can also get advice from a lawyer or accountant, in particular, conduct an audit and choose a tax system.
My Business also organizes free webinars, seminars, round tables and conferences — their schedules are published on the websites of regional centers. The events will be useful for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to improve their business. Among the topics, for example, "Design for business", "The Art of negotiation" and "How to sell on marketplaces".
With their help, you can get a subsidy for opening an individual entrepreneur. Its maximum size is determined by the regional authorities. For example, in the Novgorod region Assistance in starting business activities of unemployed citizens / Interactive portal of the Employment Center of the Novgorod region the maximum amount of such a payment in 2022 is 153,504 rubles, and in the Ulyanovsk region Assistance to the beginning of entrepreneurial activity of unemployed citizens / Interactive portal of the Agency for the Development of Human Potential and Labor Resources of the Ulyanovsk Region — 67,680 rubles.
Who to give funds to is also decided on the spot: innovative ideas or business projects that will be useful for a particular city or subject have more chances. You can find out more on the website of the regional employment center at the request of "Assistance to the start of entrepreneurial activity of unemployed citizens".
But there is one condition that is mandatory everywhere and for everyone: only an unemployed person who has not yet been registered as an entrepreneur can ask for a subsidy. Here's what you need to do:
Even if it is not possible to get a subsidy, as a result, a ready‑made business plan will remain on hand. In addition, in the employment center, you can consult a lawyer for free and receive compensation for the costs of registering an individual entrepreneur — its size is less than the subsidy, and also depends on the region.
These are offices where several companies work at the same time. Rent here is cheaper than in standard business centers, and the premises have the necessary furniture and office equipment. Lawyers and accountants also cooperate with incubators, who advise and help solve various issues for free, in particular, to correctly draw up standard documents. Places in such offices are provided on a competitive basis. The order of application is determined by the incubators themselves — the conditions can be found on their official websites.
If you do not want to work together with other entrepreneurs or the premises are necessary for commercial purposes, for example, for a cafe or a store, you should look for preferential rental programs from the state. This can be done through the "My Business" centers.
"SME Corporation" is a federal institution that supports small and medium—sized businesses. One of its programs is to stimulate lending, that is, to ensure favorable conditions for obtaining loans by entrepreneurs. Loans with preferential rates are offered by partner banks: you can find them in the list Preferential lending programs for small and medium-sized businesses, stimulating lending to SMEs / SME Corporation on the website of the SME Corporation.
Loans for businesses are issued for turnover replenishment, loan refinancing and investments in production — for example, the purchase of new equipment. The conditions and the size of the rate are different for banks: it is better to study several offers at once in order to choose the most profitable one.
Through them, you can apply for a state grant. Such grants are awarded on a competitive basis and rarely apply to everyone — it is important to study the conditions. The support program may be intended for entrepreneurs from a specific field, such as agriculture or ecology, or for businessmen from certain categories, more often young or beginners.
So, in 2022, get Grants to young entrepreneurs / Russian Government sole proprietors or founders of enterprises under the age of 25 can raise funds for the opening or development of their business. The grant amount ranges from 100 to 500 thousand rubles (or up to one million rubles for those who work in the Arctic zone). To apply, you need to prepare a business plan and complete free training.
You can find out about current support measures on the Government website, in regional authorities or in the "My Business" centers.
This state fund holds contests for entrepreneurs and companies of different ages and with different tasks. For example, under the "Smart Guy" program, people up to 30 years old can receive a grant for the implementation of a scientific and technical startup, and "Start" is suitable for representatives of small businesses who opened a business no more than two years ago.
The frequency of contests varies, some are held several times a year. You can apply on the foundation's website.
Another state organization that helps young entrepreneurs launch startups is Rosmolodezh. At the end of September, she opened the acceptance of applications for the All-Russian competition " YOUR BUSINESS. Young entrepreneur of Russia". Aspiring entrepreneurs between the ages of 14 and 35 can take part in the competition and receive financial and media support. To do this, you need to be registered as an individual entrepreneur or self-employed, or be a founder or shareholder of the company. Those who are just thinking about starting a business can participate in the case championship and defend their idea before the jury.
The competition includes 10 classic nominations, including "Media Business", "Social Benefit" and "Creative Business", as well as three special ones: "Women's Business", "School League" and "The best project in the field of ESG technologies". To apply for any of the nominations, you need to register on the website and pass the entrance test. Acceptance of applications ends on October 10.
