On the problem of the concept and signs of entrepreneurship activity in modern conditions

Based on doctrine and legislation, judicial practice, historical and legal, formal dogmatic methods, the article analyzes the concept, essence and signs of entrepreneurial activity in relation to various business entities, as well as to self-employed citizens. It is concluded that for each business entity the set of its features is different. The influence of the processes of globalization, digitalization, innovation and pandemic on the essence of entrepreneurial activity is noted. This indicates that its legal definition has a narrow civilistic orientation, which does not reflect the social, axiological, economic essence, signs of innovation and professionalism. The legal definition of entrepreneurial activity needs to be broadened. The definition of entrepreneurial activity is proposed.