The Role of Palestinian Legislations and Laws in Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small Enterprises in Palestine

دور التشريعات والقوانين الفلسطينية في تعزيز تنافسية المشاريع الصغيرة في فلسطين

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the role of Palestinian legislation and laws in enhancing the competitiveness of small enterprises in Palestine by analyzing the impact of the legal framework on their performance through improving the legal environment, facilitating procedures, and providing incentives. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and utilized a questionnaire as a data collection tool. The study sample consisted of 378 individuals, including owners and managers of small enterprises. The study found that Palestinian legislation and laws play a moderate role in enhancing small enterprises. It also revealed that clear legal regulations improve the confidence of business owners and encourage investment. Additionally, simplifying business registration procedures reduces the time and costs associated with launching enterprises, thereby increasing their competitiveness. The study also showed that tax incentive laws encourage small businesses to innovate and develop new products. Furthermore, the findings indicated a positive relationship between labor protection laws and the increased stability of small enterprises. The study concluded with several recommendations, including the necessity for the Palestinian government to update laws and regulations to keep pace with global and local economic changes. It also emphasized the importance of raising legal awareness among business owners through workshops and training courses. Additionally, the study recommended the establishment of an electronic platform to simplify and facilitate the licensing procedures for these businesses.