Causes of mortality of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Companies in Mozambique

Abstract

This work seeks to understand the main reasons that lead to early mortality in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Mozambique. To meet this objective, a study with a qualitative approach was established, which, in terms of objectives, is explanatory, supported by bibliographic review procedures. The assessment of the business environment in the country presents a variety of constraints that block the growth and consolidation of SMEs, namely: i) excessive regulatory barriers; ii) high financing cost and its limitations; iii) poor qualification of the workforce; iv) excessive tax burden and high cost of paying taxes; v) poor access to markets; vi) lack of horizontal and vertical links between companies, and; vii) low entrepreneurial spirit. The research results indicate that the government must create facilities for the promotion and survival of MSMEs, mainly in the tax reduction component.