The article assesses the potential of the self-employed in the development of the region's economy. The My Business Center of the Kursk region is constantly working to inform the business community of the region about all relevant legislative changes, organizes information seminars and webinars, consultations, and a hotline on issues of permanent support measures and measures taken by the state under sanctions pressure operates on the basis of the center. In order to conduct a study on the initiative of the Autonomous Non-profit Organization My Business Center of the Kursk Region, a survey was conducted aimed at identifying the potential of the self-employed in the development of the region's economy. The survey was conducted among individuals applying the special tax regime "Professional Income Tax" (self-employed citizens) and operating in the Kursk region. The survey form was also posted on the official website of mb46.rf. 198 respondents took part in the survey. The study used methods of comparison and analysis. The analysis showed that the institute of the self-employed has a high potential as a factor in the development of the region's economy, since most of the survey participants have a high level of qualifications, sufficient work experience, entrepreneurial activity, and are at the most working age. The special attention of the state to this category of participants in economic relations makes it possible to legalize their income in the legal field and ensure the protection of interests.
predprinimatel'stvo, gosudarstvennaya podderzhka, regional'naya ekonomika