The definition of the indicator on “number of supported micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (including cooperative enterprises, enterprises of the social economy)” includes a general definition of an enterprise "An enterprise is considered to be any entity engaged in an economic activity, irrespective of its legal form". The common indicator therefore covers all SMEs that benefit from direct support irrespective of their legal form and no breakdown is required. If a Member State wishes to establish a programme-specific indicator that distinguishes enterprises of particular legal forms, such as cooperatives, then a definition based on the relevant national legislation should be used.