How to pay outstanding MEI debts? Learn in just a few minutes

Knowing how to pay outstanding MEI debts is a relevant concern.

Does the MEI pay taxes?

Before we talk about how to pay outstanding MEI debts, it's important to understand how taxes are charged in this category.

This is because it is not uncommon for doubts to arise about the payment of fees by MEI.

After all, does MEI pay tax?

And the answer to this question is yes, MEI pays tax, but with some differences from the traditional charges of the corporate environment.

Tax payments by MEI are made through the DAS Guide, a monthly payment due by the category.

Thus, the DAS Guide collects the taxes owed by the Individual Microentrepreneur, which are:

INSS contribution;
ISS (Service Tax);
ICMS (Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services).

The INSS contribution is charged to all MEIs, regardless of the self-employed activity carried out.

The charging of ISS or ICMS depends on the category in which the MEI is registered.

So, now you know that MEI pays taxes, but these are reduced and specific, since this is a self-employed professional.

Considering that the biggest challenge for entrepreneurs in Brazil is dealing with taxes, applying lower taxes to MEIs helps the category grow.

Suspension of CNPJ x outstanding MEI debts

When we talk about how to pay outstanding MEI debts, one of the main topics is the suspension of the CNPJ.

This is because many believe that if they owe DAS, their CNPJ can be suspended.

It is worth saying that this information is true, but it does not occur so often.

To do this, we need to understand what suspension is, which is when the CNPJ is restricted by the Federal Revenue Service, due to pending taxes and/or declarations.

Therefore, when the MEI fails to pay the DAS for a long period, the CNPJ is in an irregular situation.

Therefore, the IRS suspends it until the situation is regularized.

Therefore, paying the DAS on time is very important to ensure the regularity of your registration as an MEI.

However, it is worth noting that the suspension does not occur after a 2 or 3 month delay, as this is a more serious measure.

So, if you're a little behind, there's still time to catch up.

Furthermore, even after suspension it is possible regularize debts and reactivate the CNPJ.

How to pay outstanding MEI debts

At this point, you already understand the process of suspending your CNPJ in case of debts.

For this reason, keeping your DAS up to date is very important to avoid this drastic situation.

The good news is that paying outstanding MEI debts is not a difficult task.

This is because the MEI Portal has practical resources for locating overdue installments.

However, it is worth mentioning that this regularization depends on the length of the delay in question.

This is because a few months of delay are much easier to negotiate than a very long period.

Furthermore, it is worth noting that if you have annual statement in arrears, this regularization becomes more difficult

This is because failure to declare generates a fine for the MEI, which increases costs.

But let's take it one step at a time, as we'll see below how to settle debts in each case.

Short delay time

If you want to pay outstanding MEI debts quickly, we have good news: the process is very simple.

Especially for those who have less than 1 year of outstanding DAS, regularization can be done easily through the MEI Portal.

To do this, simply access the portal with your CNPJ and look for the DAS Guide.

Soon the outstanding bills will appear, and you can select how many you want to pay.

To facilitate regularization, we recommend always paying the combo: the most recent + the most recent.

This way, you can gradually regularize your situation, without accumulating the most recent guides.

It is worth mentioning that this procedure is for those who want to adjust the situation gradually.

But, if you prefer, you can also pay off your outstanding debt in installments.

To do this, simply select the “Installment” option and choose the conditions for negotiation.

This second option is the most recommended for those who want to avoid accumulating interest.

Active Debt

When MEI debts are transferred to active debt, it is a sign that the default has been going on for a long time.

In case you didn't know, the Active Debt is a government list that records debts related to fees, taxes and fines.

Therefore, very old debts tend to go into active debt.

To regularize the situation, you must access the Active Debt system and search for debts under your CNPJ.

When the debts appear, you must choose whether you want to pay in full or in installments.

After the situation is regularized, your CNPJ should be removed from the Active Debt list.

It is worth mentioning that this procedure will help you get out of the CNPJ suspension situation.

Therefore, this is a simple and practical procedure for paying outstanding MEI debts.

Do you need to pay outstanding MEI debts to cancel your CNPJ?

Now that you know how to pay outstanding MEI debts, we need to explain how to cancel your CNPJ.

This is because there are many doubts related to the discharge procedure in case of default.

After all, having overdue DAS prevents the CNPJ cancellation?

No, having overdue guides does not prevent you from closing your MEI through the closure procedure.

This occurs because while the MEI is not closed, the accumulation of DAS continues, so that new guides continue to be generated.

Therefore, canceling the CNPJ is the best option for those who want to avoid accumulating debts and no longer intend to use the MEI.

However, it is worth mentioning that the cancellation procedure does not cancel the debt.

Therefore, even after the cancellation, the debts will continue to appear on your CPF, and may be added to active debt.

Therefore, after canceling your CNPJ, it is crucial that you regularize any outstanding installments.

So, now that you understand everything about MEI regularization, get your accounts up to date to avoid suspensions and restrictions on your CNPJ and CPF!

Life and Finance

Roberta

August 31, 2023