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Brazil's new MEI rules enhance debt forgiveness and revenue caps
Brazil has approved new rules for microentrepreneurs, increasing revenue caps and introducing debt forgiveness, benefiting millions of small business owners.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 26 October 2026.
The story so far as of 26 October 2026
On October 17, 2026, new rules for microentrepreneurs (MEIs) in Brazil were approved, increasing the revenue cap to R$110,000 in 2027 and introducing debt forgiveness. On October 22, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned a law forgiving tax debts for around 4 million MEIs, effective January 1, 2027, with debts totaling R$15 billion. The law also raised the annual revenue cap and expanded hiring possibilities. On October 26, the Prospera MEI program was announced, set to launch at the start of the year, providing debt forgiveness and raising revenue caps for 17 million microentrepreneurs.
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Coverage, day by day
- Regulation
Prospera MEI to launch with debt forgiveness
Impact Microentrepreneurs in Brazil will benefit from debt relief and increased revenue limits, enhancing business sustainability.
Sources: Extra ↗
- Regulation
Lula sanctions debt relief for 4 million MEIs
Impact Microentrepreneurs gain financial relief and growth potential with debt forgiveness and increased revenue limits.
Sources: Folha de S.Paulo ↗, O Globo ↗, Extra ↗
- Regulation
New MEI rules change debt forgiveness, revenue cap
Impact Microentrepreneurs gain financial relief and flexibility with increased revenue caps and debt forgiveness options.
Sources: Extra ↗
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