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Brazil sanctions Prospera MEI law and launches Desenrola 3.0
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned Complementary Law No. 238/2026, establishing the 'Prospera MEI' program. The legislation provides full forgiveness of federal tax debts for Microentrepreneurs (MEIs) incurred up to October 13, 2026. This measure, effective January 1, 2027, is expected to benefit approximately 3.6 million entrepreneurs and covers unpaid social security contributions, fines, and interest.
The law also introduces structural changes to the MEI regime, including a progressive increase in the annual revenue limit from R$ 81,000 to R$ 110,000 in 2027, and R$ 140,000 in 2028. Additionally, MEIs will now be permitted to hire up to two employees instead of one.
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Finance has initiated the third phase of the 'Desenrola' program. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced a call for financial institutions to present up to R$ 90 billion in old debts for potential purchase by the Union. The government aims to hold auctions in November or December, with a projected maximum expenditure of R$ 9 billion due to a mandatory minimum 90% discount on the nominal value of the debts.
Entities
Brazil · Chamber of Deputies · Congress of Brazil · Contrata+Brasil · Darío Durigan · Desenrola · Desenrola 3.0 · Décio Lima · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ministry of Entrepreneurship · Ministry of Finance · Procuradoria-Geral da Fazenda Nacional
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- [DISPUTED] The total stock of MEI tax debts is R$ 12.57 billion. elpaisdominicano.do · pontanegranews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Complementary Law Project 186/2026 was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on October 14 and the Senate on October 15.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Proposed legislation aims to raise the MEI contract ceiling from R$ 13,000 to R$ 32,700.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Contrata+Brasil platform has exceeded R$ 100 million in contracts with MEIs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Contrata+Brasil platform has over 25,000 MEIs and 13,000 family farmers registered.
- [● 18 SOURCES] The Prospera MEI program may allow 3.6 million entrepreneurs to have tax debts forgiven starting January 1, 2027. elpaisdominicano.do · gazeta24h.com · jornalogoncalense.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · portonoticias.com.br · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government will provide Pix transfers of up to R$ 5,000 to approximately 1 million MEIs. portonoticias.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pix benefit program will distribute R$ 5 billion over four years.
- [● 39 SOURCES] The annual revenue limit for MEIs will increase to R$ 110,000 in 2027 and R$ 140,000 in 2028. elpaisdominicano.do · portonoticias.com.br · gazeta24h.com · jornalogoncalense.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · +20 more
- [● 42 SOURCES] The law allows MEIs to hire up to two employees instead of one. elpaisdominicano.do · portonoticias.com.br · gazeta24h.com · jornalogoncalense.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · +24 more
- [● 39 SOURCES] President Lula sanctioned a complementary law changing MEI rules. valor.globo.com · elpaisdominicano.do · gazeta24h.com · jornalogoncalense.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · +24 more
- [DISPUTED] The total debt of MEIs in the Union's Active Debt is R$ 12.86 billion. valor.globo.com · pontanegranews.com.br · elpaisdominicano.do · cotiatododia.com.br