Congress Delays Vote on New MEI Limit Until After Elections
The vote on the new MEI limit has been delayed due to disagreements over changes to the Simples Nacional and fiscal impact
The Congress has decided to postpone the vote on the new limit for Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) until after the elections. The proposed bill aims to increase the current annual revenue limit from R$ 81,000 to R$ 140,000.
The main obstacle to the bill's passage is the attempt to include changes to the Simples Nacional, a tax regime that currently applies to companies with an annual gross revenue of up to R$ 4.8 million. Some lawmakers want to increase this limit to R$ 8 million, but the government's economic team is resisting the move, citing concerns about lost revenue.
## Impasse over Simples Nacional Limit The Simples Nacional limit is a major point of contention in the bill. The current limit is R$ 4.8 million, but some lawmakers want to increase it to R$ 8 million. The government's economic team is opposed to this change, citing concerns about the impact on public finances.
| Category | Current Limit | Proposed Limit | | --- | --- | --- | | MEI | R$ 81,000 | R$ 140,000 | | Simples Nacional | R$ 4.8 million | R$ 8 million |
The proposed bill would increase the MEI limit gradually, to R$ 110,000 in 2026 and R$ 140,000 in 2027. The Ministry of Finance estimates that this change would have a fiscal impact of approximately R$ 8.1 billion on public finances until 2029.
## Return of Debates in Congress Without a consensus on the final text and its implications for the Simples Nacional, it is expected that negotiations on the new revenue limits for both categories will only resume after the electoral period.
To follow the debates and updates on the bill, citizens can consult institutional information portals, such as the Chamber of Deputies or the Federal Senate.
## Impact on Small Businesses The delay in the vote on the new MEI limit may have significant implications for small businesses in the country. The increase in the limit could provide relief to many entrepreneurs who are currently struggling to stay within the existing limit. However, the changes to the Simples Nacional could also have a significant impact on the tax regime and the overall business environment.
The government's economic team has expressed concerns about the potential loss of revenue, but some lawmakers argue that the changes are necessary to support the growth of small businesses and the economy as a whole. As the debates are expected to resume after the elections, it remains to be seen how the final bill will shape up and what implications it will have for small businesses in the country.
