Brazil's Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved urgent processing on Tuesday (17) for a bill expanding the micro-entrepreneur individual (MEI) revenue limit. Authored by Senator Jayme Campos, the bill raises the current R$ 81,000 cap, though sources differ on the new figure: R$ 130,000 or R$ 144.9 thousand.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday (17) the urgency request for a bill updating Simples Nacional rules and expanding benefits for micro and small businesses, focusing on MEI. The vote was unanimous with 430 ayes, allowing direct plenary debate without further thematic committees, as reported by Folha and Metrópoles. Chamber President Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB) stated the merits would be discussed with the government and productive sector due to potential budgetary impacts, without a set voting date. “We have responsibility, we will discuss with all involved, we will listen to the government's economic team,” Motta said post-approval. The bill, from Senator Jayme Campos (União-MT) and Senate-approved in August 2021, has cleared two Chamber committees. Deputy Jack Rocha (PT-ES) argued: “We are doing social justice to include mainly women investing in crafts and family farming.” Bia Kicis (PL-DF) claimed no fiscal waiver, as Simples limits are over 80% deflated since 2016 by inflation. Reports differ on the proposed MEI limit: R$ 130,000 (Folha) or R$ 144,900 (Metrópoles), with annual IPCA adjustment, raise to two employees, and rural activities inclusion. The bill maintains unified tax collection but may reduce short-term revenue, without official estimates.
