O Individual Microentrepreneur (MEI) will have to pay more to contribute to Social Security in 2023. With the readjustment of the minimum wage, the contribution rose to R$66, an increase of 8.91%. Around 14 million micro-entrepreneurs will be affected by this change.
Below, we'll talk more about what's changed and what it means for MEIs.
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MEI's contribution to Social Security has only changed in relation to slips due from February 20th. Tickets due on January 20th can still be paid with the old amount of R$60.60.
For truck drivers who contribute as MEI, the amount rose from R$145.44 to R$158.40.
Why this increase?
The increase in the MEI contribution is related to the possibility of raising the minimum wage, which was set at R$1,320.
The proposed value for 2023 was R$1,302, according to a provisional measure issued by the previous government. On January 6, Fernando Haddad, currently elected Minister of Finance, confirmed that the amount of R$1,320 will be paid normally.
Retreat
Self-employed professionals with a simplified tax and social security system, individual micro-entrepreneurs, pay 5% of the minimum wage to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). Truck drivers who contribute as MEI collect 12%.
The value of the monthly contribution varies according to the line of work of the MEI. Trade and industry workers pay R$1 more on the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) administered by the state of residence.
Benefits of MEI
The MEI that contributes to Social Security is entitled to old-age retirement, sickness allowance, maternity allowance, prison allowance and death pension. In addition, the Federal Revenue provides a National Register of Legal Entities (CNPJ) to MEI, which allows obtaining credits with special conditions and issuing an invoice.
Conclusion
The increase in the MEI contribution may impact individual microentrepreneurs in 2023. It is important that MEIs pay attention to the due dates of the slips and pay the contribution amount correctly to avoid future problems.
Despite this, it is worth remembering that the MEI contribution offers important benefits, such as access to Social Security and tax advantages.
