What is defined as a small and medium enterprise?
One of the main objectives of the SME Recommendation is to ensure that support measures are provided only to companies that really need them. The definition of SMEs therefore applies to all policies, programs and measures that the European Commission develops and implements for SMEs. It also applies to these types of state aid when there are no specific guidelines
By comparing its data with the thresholds set for the three criteria, a business can determine whether it is a very small, small or medium-sized business.