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2025 Arrives With An Increase In The Monthly Contribution Of The MEI! Check Out The New Amount To Be Paid

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published on 04/01/2025 at 15:22
Em 2025, o valor da contribuição do MEI será reajustado, com novos valores para diferentes categorias de atividades.
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In 2025, the Value of the MEI Contribution Will Be Adjusted, with New Values for Different Categories of Activities.

Beginning in 2025, Individual Microentrepreneurs (MEI) will face an increase in the monthly contribution amount. With the adjustment of the minimum wage to R$ 1,518, the amount of the Simples Nacional Collection Document (DAS-MEI) will vary between R$ 75.90 and R$ 81.90, depending on the activity performed. For truck drivers, the increase will be even higher, with the monthly contribution rising from R$ 169.44 to R$ 182.16. This increase in the MEI amount is directly related to the adjustment of the minimum wage, which affects both the retirement contribution and the taxes paid by MEIs.

Why the Adjustment in Value?

The increase in the value of the MEI is a reflection of the adjustment of the minimum wage, which occurs at the beginning of each year.

The minimum wage adjustment sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in December 2024 resulted in an increase in the DAS-MEI value, calculated based on 5% of the minimum wage.

This increase in the MEI amount is a necessary measure to maintain the balance of retirement contributions and taxes, as the DAS includes the contribution to the INSS, the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS), and the Tax on Services of Any Nature (ISSQN).

How Is the MEI Value Calculated?

The payment of the MEI consists of the retirement contribution (INSS), which represents 5% of the minimum wage, plus the taxes of ICMS and ISSQN.

For 2025, the contribution amount will be R$ 75.90, considering the minimum wage of R$ 1,518.

In addition, the MEI engaged in commercial and service activities will pay an additional R$ 6, with the total potentially reaching R$ 81.90.

This increase in the MEI amount is necessary to ensure that the entrepreneur continues contributing to the INSS, securing retirement and other social security benefits.

Benefits of Keeping the MEI Value Up To Date

Keeping payments up to date is essential for the entrepreneur to continue accessing social security benefits such as retirement, death pension, maternity salary, and sick leave.

Furthermore, the MEI contribution ensures that the entrepreneur has a safety net, crucial in times of need.

With the increase in the MEI amount, the entrepreneur will also be contributing to the strengthening of their activity and the fulfillment of their tax obligations.

The amount, although it has been adjusted, remains affordable for a large portion of microentrepreneurs in Brazil, allowing for the regularization of work and access to important benefits.

When to Pay the Amount?

The monthly contribution of the MEI must be paid by the 20th of each month.

The Collection Document can be issued through the Simples Nacional Portal or the App MEI application, available for Android and iOS.

Payment can be made by boleto, Pix, or automatic debit.

Staying up to date with MEI payments is essential, as it ensures access to social security benefits and guarantees that the entrepreneur is compliant with their tax obligations.

Regularizing payments prevents fines and interest, in addition to keeping the entrepreneur protected.

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Ruth Rodrigues

Formada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), atua como redatora e divulgadora científica.

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