MSMEs play an essential role in the national
economy and the regional economy. Legal
protection needs to be provided to MSMEs, but
MSME actors do not realize or do not understand
the importance of licensing as the main
requirement for capital and business
development. This study aims to determine the
extent of legal protection of MSMEs in Kuningan
Regency, which is engaged in the culinary
industry, because many MSME actors do not
understand the importance of business legality.
This study uses qualitative methods and
normative juridical approaches. It uses laws such
as Government Regulation Number 5 of 2021
concerning the Implementation of Risk-Based
Licensing, Kuningan Regency Regional
Regulation Number 3 of 2024 concerning the
Facilitation, Protection, and Empowerment of
Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises, and
Kuningan Regent Regulation Number 20 of 2008
concerning Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises. The study's results show that
although the local government has provided
various facilities, such as assistance in registering
Business Identification Numbers (NIB) and
training for micro, small, and medium
enterprises (MSMEs), there are still many
problems. This study emphasizes that local
governments must increase socialization and
mentoring so that MSMEs in Kuningan Regency
can develop into legal, independent, and
competitive businesses.