MEI Contribution Rates Increase in 2026: New Values

The monthly contribution for the Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) was updated in early 2026. The new value is calculated at 5% of the updated minimum wage of R$1,621. This adjustment increases the standard MEI contribution from R$75.90 to R$81.05.

Specific categories have seen different adjustments. The MEI caminhoneiro (trucker MEI) now collects R$194.52 per month due to a higher tax rate. Additional fees apply based on business activities: a R$1 increase for ICMS-subject activities (commerce/industry) and a R$5 increase for ISSQN-subject activities (services). Consequently, general MEI payments for 2026 will range between R$81.05 and R$87.05, while trucker MEI payments will range between R$194.52 and R$200.52. These payments are made through the Document of Arrecadação do Simples Nacional (DAS) and are due on the 20th of each month. Timely payments ensure access to Social Security benefits such as retirement, sickness aid, and maternity salary.

The contribution for the Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) has been updated for the year 2026. The calculation is based on the new minimum wage, which stands at R$1,621. The standard contribution represents 5% of this amount.

For the general MEI, the monthly contribution has increased from the previous rate of R$75.90 to R$81.05. However, the final amount paid depends on the specific business activity.

The following adjustments apply to specific MEI categories:

• General MEI: The base contribution is R$81.05.
• Trucker MEI: Due to a higher tax rate, this category pays R$194.52.
• ICMS Activities: MEIs in commerce or industry pay an additional R$1.
• ISSQN Activities: MEIs providing services pay an additional R$5.

As a result, the total monthly payment for a general MEI in 2026 will range from R$81.05 to R$87.05. For the trucker MEI, the payment will range from R$194.52 to R$200.52, depending on the type of cargo transported and the destination.

MEIs fulfill their tax and contribution obligations through the Document of Arrecadação do Simples Nacional (DAS). This document consolidates the INSS contribution and the taxes required based on the microentrepreneur's specific activity.

The DAS is issued monthly and has a strict deadline. The payment is due on the 20th of every month. To facilitate the process, the document can be generated through two main channels:

• The Portal do Simples Nacional
• The App MEI, which is available for download on smartphones running Android and iOS operating systems.

Payment flexibility is provided through various financial channels. Entrepreneurs can settle their DAS using PIX, bank slips (boleto), automatic debit, or other options provided by their financial institutions.

Regular monthly payments of the MEI contribution are not just a fiscal requirement but a gateway to social protection. By paying the DAS, the microentrenehmer secures access to the main benefits offered by the Previdência Social (Social Security).

These benefits provide a safety net for the entrepreneur and their family. The specific benefits guaranteed include:

• Aposentadoria por idade (Retirement by age)
• Auxílio-doença (Sickness aid)
• Aposentadoria por invalidez (Retirement for disability)
• Salário-maternidade (Maternity salary)
• Pensão por morte (Pension for death)
• Auxílio-reclusão (Confinement aid)

These benefits ensure that while the MEI operates independently, they maintain the same fundamental social protections as formal employees.