Do I lose my CNPJ when I leave MEI?

No. The CNPJ is the same, with the same number and the same history. The size bracket changes, not the identity of the company. Contracts, bank account and digital certificate remain valid.

How much tax will I pay after the change?

It stops being a fixed amount and becomes a percentage of revenue, according to the annex of Simples the activity falls under. In the first bracket, trade starts at 4% and services at 6% or 15.5% depending on the annex — and for several services it is the Fator R that decides which. The Simples Nacional calculator shows the figure for your case.

I went over the ceiling in November. When does it take effect?

It depends how far over. Up to 20% above, the change applies from January of the following year and the current year stays as MEI. Above 20%, it is backdated to January of the same year and every month is recalculated.

Can I still hire staff?

Yes, and without the one-employee limit MEI imposed. In exchange, payroll, eSocial and the corresponding charges come in — which is what the payroll department then handles.

Can I go back to being a MEI if revenue falls?

You can, provided you meet the requirements again and the activity is still on the permitted list. Re-entry happens at the turn of the year, not mid-year.

What if I do not file the withdrawal?

The tax authority withdraws the status ex officio once it spots the excess, normally with retroactive effect and with the tax difference plus penalties and interest. Filing on time is the cheap version of the same outcome.

How long does it take to open my company?

It depends on the Board of Trade in your state, but the average is 3 to 10 business days from the moment we receive your documents. We follow every stage and tell you whenever the status changes.

Do I need to come to the office?

No. The whole process is digital, from signing the contract to sending documents. If you would rather meet in person, we also receive clients by appointment.

How does switching from my current accountant work?

You do not have to speak to them. We formally request your accounting records, check what is outstanding and handle the transition. Your invoicing never stops.

Do you serve companies in any state?

Yes. We work online with clients across Brazil. State and municipal obligations are handled according to the law of each location.

What is included in the monthly fee?

Accounting and tax bookkeeping, tax calculation, ancillary filings, payroll within the plan limit and support from the accountant in charge. One-off work such as amending the articles of association or issuing certificates is quoted separately and always approved by you first.

Is there a lock-in period or cancellation fee?

There is no lock-in. The contract can be ended with 30 days' notice and we hand back your full accounting records, organised.

All services

Outgrowing MEI status

Passed the limit or need more partners? We handle the transition without stopping your invoicing.

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What's included

Deregistration on the Simples Nacional portal
Change of company size to ME or EPP
Adjustment of activity codes, partners and share capital
Settlement of the revenue that exceeded the limit
Migration of MEI obligations to the new regime

Need something that is not on the list? We quote it separately and only proceed after your written approval — no surprises on the invoice.

Leaving MEI status is almost never a choice: it is a consequence of growing. The ceiling is R$ 81,000 a year, and anyone above it must move to Microempresa. It is also compulsory for anyone hiring more than one employee, opening a branch, becoming a partner in another company, or taking on an activity MEI does not allow.

The good news: **you do not open another company**. The CNPJ is the same, the history is the same, contracts stay valid. What changes is the bracket, the tax calculation and the volume of filing.

What catches people out is the retroactivity. Depending on how far past the ceiling you went, the change takes effect from the following month or is backdated to the start of the year — and the gap between those two scenarios is large.

1. Work out which scenario you are in
If the excess was up to 20% (revenue up to R$ 97,200), the change takes effect on 1 January of the following year. Above 20%, it is backdated to January of the same year, and the whole period is recalculated as a Microempresa. This is the first calculation to run, because it defines everything that follows.
2. File the withdrawal
The filing is made on the Simples Nacional portal. When the ceiling has been passed it is compulsory and has a deadline — it is not optional, and the tax authority withdraws the status ex officio for those who fail to file, usually on worse terms.
3. Adjust CNAE, capital and articles
MEI has a closed list of activities and no articles of association. A Microempresa needs a founding document registered with the Junta Comercial, and this is the moment to get the CNAEs right — including the secondary ones MEI did not permit.
4. Recalculate the tax for the period
The MEI's fixed DAS gives way to a percentage of revenue, according to the applicable annex of Simples. Where the change is backdated, the difference is calculated month by month. It is laborious, but it is better to calculate it now than to receive an assessment with penalties later.
5. Move into the Microempresa routine
Bookkeeping, monthly PGDAS-D, an annual return and, if there are employees, eSocial and payroll all begin. This is the change that surprises people most: the single fixed payment slip goes, and a closing routine arrives.

O que você precisa ter em mãos

Month-by-month revenue for this year and last
Invoices issued as a MEI
ID and CPF of the owner, and of any partners
Company address, with property tax bill or lease
The real activities — they become the CNAEs in the articles

Perguntas frequentes

Do I lose my CNPJ when I leave MEI?: No. The CNPJ is the same, with the same number and the same history. The size bracket changes, not the identity of the company. Contracts, bank account and digital certificate remain valid.
How much tax will I pay after the change?: It stops being a fixed amount and becomes a percentage of revenue, according to the annex of Simples the activity falls under. In the first bracket, trade starts at 4% and services at 6% or 15.5% depending on the annex — and for several services it is the Fator R that decides which. The Simples Nacional calculator shows the figure for your case.
I went over the ceiling in November. When does it take effect?: It depends how far over. Up to 20% above, the change applies from January of the following year and the current year stays as MEI. Above 20%, it is backdated to January of the same year and every month is recalculated.
Can I still hire staff?: Yes, and without the one-employee limit MEI imposed. In exchange, payroll, eSocial and the corresponding charges come in — which is what the payroll department then handles.
Can I go back to being a MEI if revenue falls?: You can, provided you meet the requirements again and the activity is still on the permitted list. Re-entry happens at the turn of the year, not mid-year.
What if I do not file the withdrawal?: The tax authority withdraws the status ex officio once it spots the excess, normally with retroactive effect and with the tax difference plus penalties and interest. Filing on time is the cheap version of the same outcome.

Outgrowing MEI status

What's included

1. Work out which scenario you are in

2. File the withdrawal

3. Adjust CNAE, capital and articles

4. Recalculate the tax for the period

5. Move into the Microempresa routine

O que você precisa ter em mãos

Perguntas frequentes

Other services

Company registration (CNPJ)

Monthly bookkeeping

Payroll and HR