# What is an MEI and how much does it pay in 2026?

Last updated: 25 October 2026
Country: Brazil
Category: business

**Quick answer:** An MEI is an individual entrepreneur with revenue up to R$81,000 a year and at most one employee. In 2026 the monthly DAS-MEI is R$82.05 for commerce or industry, R$86.05 for services and R$87.05 for both.

## Detailed explanation

## Who can be an MEI

An individual entrepreneur with gross revenue up to R$81,000 a year, one limit for domestic and export sales, and at most one employee paid the minimum wage or the category floor.

## The monthly payment

The DAS-MEI is fixed: 5% of the minimum wage for INSS (R$81.05 in 2026), plus R$1 of ICMS for commerce or industry and/or R$5 of ISS for services. It is due by the 20th of the next month, on the next business day if the 20th has no banking hours.

## The annual declaration

The DASN-SIMEI is due by 31 May of the next year. Late filing costs 2% a month of the taxes declared, capped at 20%, with a minimum of R$50.

## What Finn does

Finn tracks both dates, keeps the books and shows your revenue against the R$81,000 limit when you ask. It does not pay or file anything.

Source: https://www8.receita.fazenda.gov.br/simplesnacional/noticias/NoticiaCompleta.aspx?id=c3b2044c-ff97-432a-b33c-ecf2a3df6dc3

## Common mistakes to avoid

- Skipping the DAS-MEI in a month with no sales
- Going over R$81,000 without planning the move to another regime

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the DAS-MEI due when I sell nothing?

Yes, every month.

### When is the DASN-SIMEI due?

By 31 May.

## Practical tips

- Check revenue against the limit each quarter

## Related questions

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