Guide launched by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business brings together essential information for those who want to undertake as an Individual Microentrepreneur (MEI). The so-called Young Entrepreneur’s Manual brings together information on how formalization works, business organization and taking advantage of the opportunities available in the country.
The Young Entrepreneur’s Handbook is available online.
In addition to explaining the rules and costs involved, the manual highlights paths for business growth, presenting training initiatives, credit programs and public procurement opportunities.
The intention, according to the Ministry, is for the guide to consolidate itself as a gateway for young entrepreneurship, offering practical knowledge to plan, formalize and develop a business with more confidence.
Check information in the manual:
– Who can formalize as MEI?
- Individual over 18 years of age;
- Young people aged 16 to 18 can be MEI, as long as they are emancipated;
- Who does not participate as a partner or owner of another company;
- That carries out one of the economic activities permitted for MEI (currently, there are more than 467).
The first digital step is to formalize as a MEI. Formalization is done completely online and free of charge on the Entrepreneur Portal: Visit: gov.br/mei
On the portal, you can:
- Register as MEI;
- Issue your CNPJ and Certificate instantly;
- Consult permitted activities;
- Follow obligations,
- Issue invoices (DAS), make changes and cancel.
– What are the advantages of being a MEI?
- Free CNPJ and certificate at the time of formalization;
- Right to retirement, sickness benefit, maternity pay and other benefits (with up-to-date contributions);
- Issuance of invoice;
- Facilitated access to bank credit;
- Participation in public tenders;
- Fixed and reduced monthly contribution.
– What activities are allowed for MEI?
MEI can operate in more than 467 different occupations, divided into segments such as:
- Commerce (sales of clothing, cosmetics, food, etc.)
- Repairs and Maintenance (plumber, electrician, painter)
- Beauty and Wellbeing (manicure, hairdresser, epilator)
- Culture and Crafts (musician, artisan, photographer)
- Education (private teacher, sports instructor)
- Communication and Technology (typist, technical support)
- Transport (loads with own vehicle — MEI Caminhoneiro)
Consult here the complete list of permitted occupations.
For training, go to here.
Online and in-person courses on topics such as:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation;
- Finance and Planning;
- Sales and Marketing;
- People Management;
- MEI legislation and obligations Ideal for those who are starting out and want to prepare to grow safely.
