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Brazil Senate approves MEI revenue ceiling increase and debt forgiveness
The Brazilian Senate has unanimously approved a bill (PLP 186/26) to increase the annual revenue ceiling for Individual Microentrepreneurs (MEI) and grant debt forgiveness for those registered in the Union's Active Debt until October 13, 2026. The proposal, authored by the Executive Branch, now moves to presidential sanction.
The revenue limit, which has been frozen at R$ 81,000 since 2018, will increase progressively to R$ 110,000 in 2027 and R$ 140,000 in 2028. This adjustment aims to compensate for accumulated inflation. Additionally, the legislation allows MEIs to hire up to two employees, provided they receive a minimum wage or the professional category's floor, up from the current limit of one.
The debt amnesty is estimated to benefit approximately 3.6 million entrepreneurs, covering roughly R$ 12.6 billion in debts. To qualify, entrepreneurs must remain current with their taxes for six months following the law's enactment and waive any ongoing legal actions against the Union regarding the covered debts. The bill also raises the limit for exclusive public bidding for micro and small enterprises from R$ 80,000 to R$ 100,000.
Entities
Brazilian Chamber of Deputies · Brazilian Senate · Carlos Fávaro · Chamber of Deputies · Câmara dos Deputados · Hugo Motta · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Microempreendedor Individual · Ministry of Finance · Ministério da Fazenda · Paulo Henrique Rodrigues Pereira · Rubens Pereira Jr.
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- [● 35 SOURCES] The annual revenue ceiling for MEIs will increase from R$ 81,000 to R$ 110,000 in 2027 and R$ 140,000 in 2028. mauronegruni.com.br · www.portal27.com.br · portalhortolandia.com.br · portonoticias.com.br · folhadevilhena.com.br · +25 more
- [DISPUTED] The debt forgiveness is estimated to have a fiscal impact of approximately R$ 3 billion between 2027 and 2029. conexaomarilia.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · portaldobrejo.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +2 more
- [● 35 SOURCES] The legislation allows MEIs to hire up to two employees instead of one. mauronegruni.com.br · www.portal27.com.br · portalhortolandia.com.br · portonoticias.com.br · folhadevilhena.com.br · +25 more
- [● 35 SOURCES] The proposal grants full forgiveness of debts registered in the Union's Active Debt until October 13, 2026. mauronegruni.com.br · www.portal27.com.br · portalhortolandia.com.br · portonoticias.com.br · folhadevilhena.com.br · +25 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to increase the MEI revenue ceiling and forgive debts. mauronegruni.com.br · www.portal27.com.br · portalhortolandia.com.br · portonoticias.com.br · folhadevilhena.com.br · +22 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] To maintain debt forgiveness, entrepreneurs must pay taxes regularly for six months following the law's enactment. mauronegruni.com.br · www.linhapopular.com.br · conexaomarilia.com.br · www.esmaelmorais.com.br · diariodevotuporanga.com.br · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Beneficiaries must waive any ongoing legal actions against the Union related to the covered debts. mauronegruni.com.br · www.linhapopular.com.br · conexaomarilia.com.br · www.esmaelmorais.com.br · diariodevotuporanga.com.br · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The maximum value for exclusive public bidding for micro and small enterprises will rise to R$ 100,000. www.portal27.com.br · diariodevotuporanga.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · horams.com.br
- [● 18 SOURCES] The Senate Federal approved the project to increase the MEI revenue ceiling and forgive debts registered in the Union's Active Debt. diariodevotuporanga.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · portaldobrejo.com.br · +11 more