Putin says battle against corruption is "not a show" and must be conducted professionally.
Putin praise lawmakers for laws protecting business from abusive law-enforcement officers.
Putin says "everyone who works in business should feel that the government is on their side."
Putin calls for further reductions in number of government inspections of businesses.
Putin notes that the transparency of federal inspection agencies is improving.
Putin praises government and regional support for small businesses and calls for further work in this area in 2017.
Putin said goal of tax policy must be to grow the economy and calls for a review of tax policy conducted together with the business community. Calls for stable, long-term policies.
Putin says it is important that business supports the government's economic and tax policies.