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How to open a MEI – complete step by step
See how to open a MEI, it's simpler than you think to regularize your business.
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Understanding how to open a MEI is important, even though the process is simple. This type of company is the fastest growing in Brazil in recent times, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number exceeds 12 million MEIs. After all, it is an attractive modality, without high investments and that allows the opening of one's own business.
How to open a MEI?
Opening an individual microbusiness is practical and the process is entirely digital. Therefore, see all the stages of how to open an MEI:
1. Meet the conditions to be a MEI
Before becoming a MEI, it is important to know what the requirements are. Here are the requirements:
- Not own another company or have any type of participation in another business;
- Annual profit cannot exceed R$1,04,810,000;
- The business must fit into one of the activities permitted for MEI, of which there are more than 400.
2. Register with Gov.br
The second step in how to open a MEI is to have an account on Gov.br. After all, within the Entrepreneur Portal, which is where you register, in the “Formalize” section there will be the Gov.br option for login.
This registration gives you access to numerous digital public services. Therefore, it is practical to avoid waiting in lines and access important information.
3. Complete your registration
On the Entrepreneur Portal, complete your registration information to obtain your CNPJ. When you click on “Formalize”, you must authorize the portal to access your registration on Gov.br.
When registering, provide your income tax return number, if applicable. Also, fill in your voter registration and contact details. You will receive an SMS with a registration validation code.
4. Enter your MEI's trade name and activity
Now it's time to define your company's trade name. After all, the main name is yours along with your CPF. So, define a name to promote your company.
In addition, inform where your company will operate. Whether it is at home, at a business address or as a street vendor. It is something simple, but it requires attention so that no information is provided incorrectly.
5. Set the address
In this field, it's time to enter the zip code and full address of your company.
6. Access the Certificate of Individual Microentrepreneur Status – CCMEI
Finally, the last step in how to open a MEI is to issue your certificate. Therefore, read all the conditions carefully and then select the declarations that are mandatory.
Print the Certificate of Individual Microentrepreneur Status, CCMEI, which is proof of your MEI status. In addition, provide your CNPJ and Commercial Board registration number.
Who can be a MEI?
In theory, anyone can be a MEI. However, there are some conditions that must be met. See:
- Not be a partner in any other company;
- You also cannot have another business in your name, even without a partnership;
- There can only be one employee hired under CLT;
- Correctly identify your area of activity and see if it is in accordance with those approved by MEI;
- As stated, have an annual turnover of up to R$1,400,000;
- MEIs cannot act as federal public servants. For municipal and state employees, it is necessary to check the conditions for opening an MEI, as it varies according to each city.
Benefits and obligations of MEI
You understand how to open a MEI, now find out what the benefits of this modality are. However, be aware that there are obligations to be fulfilled as well.
The benefits of having MEI are:
- Low initial investment and affordable monthly costs;
- Ease of obtaining a CNPJ;
- Easy access to financial credit;
- Income statement in a simple way;
- Social security rights.
However, the MEI's duties:
- Payment of DAS guides;
- Issue an Invoice;
- Have a monthly income report;
- Make and submit the Annual Declaration of Revenue for the Simples Nacional;
- If there is an employee, provide information about them.
The step-by-step guide on how to open a MEI is very simple, right? Now that you are already a MEI, see how to register for a job opportunity as a Mercado Livre Delivery Person and start earning money today.
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