Cégméret

Cégméret refers to the classification of businesses based on their size, typically determined by factors such as employee count, annual revenue, and balance sheet total. These classifications are important for various administrative, legal, and economic purposes, including access to government programs, statistical reporting, and regulatory requirements.

In many jurisdictions, there are distinct categories for micro, small, medium, and large enterprises. Micro-enterprises are generally defined as having a very small number of employees, often fewer than 10, and correspondingly low revenue and balance sheet figures. Small enterprises are typically slightly larger, with employee counts that might range from 10 to 49, and higher financial thresholds. Medium-sized enterprises are then defined as having employee numbers between 50 and 249, with significantly larger revenue and balance sheet totals. Large enterprises exceed these thresholds, often employing hundreds or thousands of people and generating substantial financial figures.

The precise thresholds for these categories can vary between countries and even between different regulatory bodies within a single country. These definitions are often updated to reflect economic changes and policy objectives. For instance, a business considered small in one country might be classified as medium in another. The purpose of these classifications is to allow for tailored support and regulation, recognizing that businesses of different sizes have different needs and impacts on the economy.