How Does the Truck Driver MEI Work? Now, those who work in the transportation and logistics sector can open a business as an individual micro-entrepreneur. However, the rules differ from those for other professionals regarding revenue and who can participate.
Understanding how the truck driver MEI works is essential before opening a business in this category and paying the DAS to the INSS. Among the rules imposed by the federal government on professionals in the sector, we can mention:
- Generate revenue of up to R$ 251.6 thousand per year, being proportional from the date of registration and INSS payment.
- Pay the DAS amount, which includes a contribution of 12% of a salary that will be allocated for retirement and benefits from the INSS.
- Truck drivers are not allowed to have partners or other CNPJs (National Register of Legal Entities). If they have another CNPJ, they may open a logistics and transport company, but not as an individual micro-entrepreneur.
- Have a maximum of one employee who receives up to the minimum wage.
What is the Revenue Limit for the Truck Driver MEI?
The maximum revenue limit for the truck driver MEI will be R$ 251.6 thousand per year. If the entrepreneur provides services to other companies instead of individuals, it will be necessary to issue an invoice for all cash inflows.
What Categories Can I Open the Business In?
The categories that will allow the opening of an individual micro-enterprise for truck drivers are:
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| OCCUPATION | CNAE | ISS | ICMS |
| Autonomous Cargo Carrier – Municipal | 4930-2/01 | S | N |
| Autonomous Cargo Carrier Interstate, Intercity, and International | 4930-2/02 | N | S |
| Autonomous Cargo Carrier – Hazardous Products | 4930-2/03 | S | S |
| Autonomous Cargo Carrier – Moving | 4930-2/04 | S | S |
What is the Monthly DAS Value for MEI?
Traditional MEIs pay between R$ 60 and R$ 66 per month, with a fee of 5% on the value of the minimum wage. However, due to truck drivers having a higher revenue limit than others, the DAS amount, which can be issued through the Treasury portal each month, comes with a different value, being:
- 12% Rate on the current minimum wage, so whenever there is an increase in the minimum wage, the contribution will be adjusted.
- R$ 1 which refers to the ICMS title, charged to merchants.
- R$ 5 related to the ISS value, charged for service providers.
How Does the Truck Driver MEI Work? List of All Requirements to Open a CNPJ
Check below the list prepared by Click Petróleo e Gás, which addresses the requirements imposed for those who wish to open a truck driver MEI.
- Not having a previously canceled CNPJ due to non-payment of taxes.
- Exercising one of the activities provided by the new regulation table.
- Not residing abroad.
- Not being a partner or having a partner in the company that is in the process of opening.
- Not hiring more than one employee.
- Not being in debt with the payments of the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) installments.
- Having a regular CPF registration for opening the MEI, that is, having all tax declarations up to date.
- Being within the revenue limit imposed by the federal government, which is R$ 251 thousand.
What are the Benefits of Paying Taxes and DAS?
There are some benefits that will be provided for those who are MEI, individual micro-entrepreneurs, and are up to date with the payment of the taxes related to the DAS, which are:
- Maternity assistance in the case of women (men who pay the DAS do not receive paternity assistance).
- Sick leave.
- Retirement by age.
- Possibility of issuing an invoice with a CNPJ.

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