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Federal Revenue Clarifies That MEI Continues With Limit of R$ 81 Thousand and That CPF and CNPJ Are Not Combined. See What Changes With the New Resolution and Avoid Fake News.
The new rule updating the Simples Nacional after the Tax Reform does not change the revenue limit for MEI, does not create fines, and does not combine CPF with CNPJ.
The norm applies throughout Brazil and aims only to adjust technical rules; however, on social media, fake news has created panic among micro-entrepreneurs.
Therefore, the Federal Revenue of Brazil went public to clarify that nothing has changed for those who work as individual micro-entrepreneurs.
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What Really Changed for MEI?
The update only adapts old rules to the new tax structure created by the Tax Reform.
Therefore, there were no new fees, fines, or punishments for MEI.
The intention of the norm is to align the regime with the new tax system and maintain legal certainty.
Claim About Combining CPF and CNPJ Is False
One of the most circulated fake news claims that the government would start combining personal income with MEI earnings.
This is not true.
The MEI’s revenue continues to be calculated solely based on the income from their activity as an entrepreneur.
What Is the Actual Revenue Limit for MEI?
The annual ceiling remains at R$ 81 thousand in gross revenue.
This means considering only what is earned from:
- Provision of services
- Sale of goods
- Commercial or productive activities
In summary, only the money that comes into the business counts.
Personal Income Does Not Count in the Calculation
Amounts that are not part of entrepreneurial activity remain out of the calculation.
Among them:
- Salary with formal employment
- Transfers between accounts
- Loans and financing
- Donations
- Government assistance
On the other hand, if the money comes directly from the company, it must be declared.
Importance of Accurately Recording Revenue
Recording revenue is not bureaucracy: it is protection.
Keeping organized records prevents declassification and tax issues.
Additionally, it ensures that the MEI continues to pay only the reduced amounts of the regime.
What Happens If MEI Exceeds R$ 81 Thousand?
If the limit is exceeded, the entrepreneur may be:
- Reclassified into another category
- Subject to additional taxes
- Required to change tax regime
Therefore, controlling the amounts is essential.
No New Fines or Hidden Sanctions
The new rule did not create automatic penalties. In other words, there is no “invisible punishment,” as some videos and messages circulated on social media claim.
Everything remains within the already known rules. Tax changes generate fear. And when there is misinformation, fear grows even more.
Therefore, alarmist messages end up being shared without verification.
How to Seek Reliable Information?
Before believing any post:
Consult the official government website
Talk to an accountant
Avoid screenshots without sources
Be suspicious of videos without official links
Correct information is a tool for protection.
The individual micro-entrepreneur has not lost rights. The limit remains the same. The recommendation is simple: accurately record your revenue and ignore rumors.
