Brazil Moves to Lift the Cap on Its 13 Million Microbusinesses
President Luiz Inácio Lula sent a bill to Congress to raise the revenue ceiling for Brazil's individual microentrepreneurs (MEIs). The proposal would increase the cap to R$110,000 in 2027 and R$140,000 in 2028, allowing MEIs to hire a second employee. A special committee aims to vote on the measure before the July 18 recess, affecting more than 13 million registered microentrepreneurs.
- ▪The bill proposes lifting the MEI revenue ceiling from the current R$81,000 to R$110,000 in 2027 and R$140,000 in 2028.
- ▪Over 13 million microentrepreneurs would be covered by the change, the largest segment of Brazil's formal job market.
- ▪The amendment would permit a microentrepreneur to employ a second worker, up from the current limit of one.
- ▪The revenue ceiling has been frozen since 2018, lagging behind inflation.
- ▪A special congressional committee plans to vote on the proposal before the July 18 recess.
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Brazil Business Brazil Moves to Lift the Cap on Its 13 Million Microbusinesses By Richard Mann · June 30, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Brazil · Economy Key Facts —The bill. President Lula sent Congress a proposal on June 29 to raise the revenue ceiling for individual microentrepreneurs, known as MEIs. —The numbers. The cap would climb from R$81,000 ($15,640) to R$110,000 ($21,240) in 2027 and R$140,000 ($27,030) in 2028. —The reach. More than thirteen million registered microentrepreneurs would be affected. —The extra hand. The text would let a microentrepreneur hire a second employee, up from one today. —The wait.
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