One of the SME forum's main tasks is to participate in consultations on federal laws or ordinances from the SMEs point of view. It assesses the implementation of measures planned, especially the administrative burden, the costs involved and the limitations of entrepreneurial independence.
The commission also discusses specific areas of already existing legislation and suggests simplifications or alternatives.
The SME forum provides a place where its members (most of whom are entrepreneurs) and the federal offices can exchange ideas, thus allowing both sides to examine SMEs needs and demands.
