MEI with Debts? Keep reading and find out here how to consult, pay and maintain the benefits of Simples Nacional!
First of all, individual microentrepreneurs (MEIs) who have debts with the Federal Revenue Service are certainly at risk of risk of exclusion from the Simples Nacional regime as of January 1, 2025, if they do not regularize their outstanding debts.
Of course, this measure also affects microenterprises (MEs) and small enterprises (EPPs).
Therefore, if you want to understand the impact of this exclusion, as well as how to check your status and what steps to take to avoid problems, continue reading this quick article.
Why is Simples Nacional important?
Firstly, the Simple National It is a simplified and unified tax regime aimed at MEIs, micro-enterprises and small businesses.
In other words, it brings together several taxes in a single tab, such as:
- ICMS (Tax on the Circulation of Goods and Services);
- ISS (Service Tax);
- Employer Contribution to Social Security.
In other words, this system reduces bureaucracy and costs for those who choose it.
However, remaining in the Simples Nacional depends on compliance with tax obligations, such as paying taxes on time.
Why can MEI with debts be excluded from Simples Nacional?
Above all, the Federal Revenue Service reported that more than 1.8 million companies are in default, adding up R$ 26.7 million in debt, therefore, of this total, 1,121,419 are MEIs.
If these businessmen do not pay off their debts by the stipulated deadline, will be excluded from the Simples Nacional regime and, in the case of MEIs, from the Simei also.
Furthermore, exclusion brings significant consequences such as:
- Loss of simplification in tax payments;
- Need to calculate taxes through traditional regimes, such as Presumed Profit or Real Profit;
- Increased tax burden and greater complexity in complying with tax obligations.
How do you know if your company is at risk?
Certainly, the IRS sent notifications between the days September 30 and October 4, 2024 for the Electronic Tax Domicile for Simples Nacional and MEI (DTE-SN).
To check the status of your company, follow the steps below:
1. Access the Simples Nacional Portal or e-CAC
- Enter the website of Simple National or on the portal e-CAC.
- Login with your account gov.br (silver or gold level) or use a digital certificate.
2. Check pending items
Then, on the portal, check if there are any notifications or pending issues registered. This information indicates debts with the Federal Revenue Service or the Attorney General's Office of the National Treasury (PGFN).
3. Regularize the situation
Finally, if you identify debts, you can settle them through:
- Installment: option to divide the amount due into installments.
- Cash payment: ideal solution to avoid financial increases.
What if the charge is undue?
If you believe the debt is in error, you can dispute the charge.
For that:
- File your complaint at the building Federal Revenue of your region.
- Submit the protocol online on the IRS website.
In other words, after the analysis, if the charge is proven to be unfounded, your company will remain in Simples Nacional without any loss.
Is it important to register with the Electronic Legal Domicile?
THE Electronic Judicial Domicile (DJE) is a free digital platform that replaces physical notifications with online communications from Brazilian courts.
On the other hand, despite the deadline for voluntary registration having ended in September 30, 2024, companies that missed the deadline are being compulsorily registered.
How do I check my entry in the DJE?
To check whether your company has been compulsorily registered:
- Access the DJE Monitoring Dashboard on the portal of the National Council of Justice (CNJ).
- Update your company details if necessary.
This tool certainly makes it easier to monitor legal notifications and ensures greater control over information!
Mei in Debt? Act Now!
Above all, remember: If you are a MEI, ME or EPP and are in default, it is essential to act before January 1, 2025.
So, settle your outstanding debts to avoid being excluded from Simples Nacional and maintain the tax benefits of the regime. In addition, use the available tools, such as DTE-SN and DJE, to check your situation and avoid unpleasant surprises.
After all, keeping your obligations up to date is essential to ensure that your company operates sustainably and with less bureaucracy.
Don't leave it to the last minute! The future of your MEI depends only on you!