Business entities in a competitive environment: analysis of the ratio of legal definitions

The conducted research makes it possible to reveal the essence of the category “business entity” in a market environment, shows the importance of understanding individual concepts, the need for their differentiation and drawing common ground in the field of legislative regulation. The analysis of the ratio of legal definitions that reflect the legal status of business entities in a competitive environment is based on the provisions of the Civil code of the Russian Federation and the law on protection of competition. A comprehensive review of the basic categories of legislation allows you to determine the possible prospects for its further effective improvement.