Enterprise Formalization

The distance-learning course on enterprise formalization provides essential guidance to ILO staff, constituents and other partners on effective approaches towards the formalization of enterprises and the workers they employ. The course content is guided by ILO Recommendation No. 204 (2015) concerning the Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy. With respect to the formalization of micro and small economic units, Recommendation 204 calls on Member states to undertake business entry reforms, reduce compliance costs, promote access to public procurement, improve access to inclusive financial services, improve access to entrepreneurship training, skills development and tailored business development services as well as to improve access to social security coverage.