Government ENDED these activities for the MEI; check out

The business environment is characterized by its dynamism and continuous adaptability, and the status of the Individual Microentrepreneur (MEI) does not escape this trend.

Over the years, there have been a series of adjustments to the list of activities that qualify or not for the simplified tax regime. MEI. Therefore, to the same extent that MEI includes a series of activities that can join Simples Nacional, it also excludes a part.

This year a notable change comes into force, making it impossible to register a National Register of Legal Entities (CNPJ) MEI for those involved in certain activities.

This modification reflects the need to align regulations with market dynamics and ensure sustainability of the system.

In this context, it is essential to understand which activities now face restrictions, as this may have significant implications for those who wish to enter the world of MEI or are already part of this sector business. Therefore, the categories excluded from the MEI include:

THESE activities were excluded from the MEI

• Burial;
• Gravedigger;
• Corpse remover and exhumer;
• Poultry slaughterer;
• Animal trainer;
• Pet bather;
• Domestic animal groomer;
• Pet beautician;
• Exterminator;
• Agricultural applicator;
• Numerous traders, including fireworks, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and veterinary medicines;
• Manufacturer of sanitary napkins;
• Manufacturer of natural waters;
• Manufacturer of disinfectants;
• Manufacturer of cleaning products;
• Manufacturer of synthetic soaps and detergents;
• Newspaper editor;
• Direct marketing operator;
• Owner of bars and similar establishments;
• Restorer of historic buildings;
• Accountant/accounting technician;
• Tire balancer;
• Tire aligner;
• Pyrotechnician.

My activity is outside the MEI: what now?

If your activity has been deleted from MEI, you can migrate to Microenterprise (ME). Although both share the word “microentrepreneur” in their names, there are significant distinctions between them that impact the functioning and taxation of their activities.

The main difference lies in the tax and fiscal rules related to registrations. On the one hand, the MEI follows a simplified tax system within Simples Nacional, with the collection carried out through the Simples Nacional Collection Document (DAS) and a fixed fee monthly.

The ME has the flexibility to choose between different tax regimes, such as Simples Nacional, Presumed Profit and Real Profit. Another important distinction is the annual billing limit.

While the invoice MEIs' annual income must be maintained at R$81 thousand, MEs can earn up to R$360 per year. This difference in the revenue ceiling reflects the different dimensions of each business category and their respective tax obligations.

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