Corruption cannot be eradicated completely. Even under the fear of the death penalty (such is the punishment in modern China) there are cases of its manifestation. But this does not mean that it does not need to be fought, it is necessary to create conditions for its rejection in society. Corruption hinders the economic development of the country. It harms both the state and society as a whole. The appropriation of budget funds to public servants diverts them from the process of creating economic benefits. Lobbying and bribery, artificially created administrative barriers and other corruption manifestations do not allow small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to develop their activities and bring economic benefits to the state, solve the problem of employment, meet the needs of citizens.