Stavropol business and self-employment registrations reach 380 thousand

Stavropol Territory has around 380 thousand business and self-employment registrations, an increase of more than 33 thousand, or 9.7%, since the start of the year, the regional government's press service said after a meeting chaired by Governor Vladimir Vladimirov.

The total includes 107 thousand small and medium-sized businesses and 273 thousand self-employed people. Gross value added generated by small and medium-sized enterprises in 2025 is estimated at 525 billion rubles, equivalent to around 30% of gross regional product.

Since the start of the year, the regional Microfinance Fund has issued 194 microloans worth approximately 512 million rubles. The Guarantee Fund has signed 94 guarantee agreements worth nearly 647.3 million rubles, enabling businesses to obtain 1.4 billion rubles in loans.

Separate financing and training programmes support combat veterans and their families who want to start businesses. The press service said 92 people had completed the Vremya SVOikh Geroyev training programme, and eight had opened businesses. Its fourth cohort started on October 21 after receiving 34 applications.

The regional Made in Stavropol marketplace plans to introduce a Svoi Ryadom section for veterans' business initiatives. Vladimirov instructed officials to make support measures easier to access and understand.

In 2027, the regional economic development ministry and business support organisations will continue informing entrepreneurs about financing programmes and business development opportunities, including those available through regional state programmes and projects.