As an immigrant in Brazil, you have the same labor and tax rights as Brazilian citizens under the CLT (labor law). These calculators help you understand your paycheck, deductions, benefits, and obligations.
MEI Simulator for App Drivers 2026
Compare how much you pay in taxes as MEI, Autônomo (Carnê-Leão), or Informal. Find out which tax regime is best for your revenue.
Compare how much you pay in taxes as MEI, Autônomo (Carnê-Leão), or Informal. Find out which tax regime is best for your revenue.
Your Data
MEI: Fixed DAS of R$ 86,05/month (5% of minimum wage + ISS).
Autônomo (11%): Only 60% of gross revenue is taxable (Livro-Caixa rule for drivers).
Informal: No taxes, but no retirement or INSS benefits.
Result
Best formal option for your revenue
MEI
You pay only R$ 86,05/month in taxes (2,15% of gross) — R$ 86,05/month formalization cost
Regime Comparison
| Metric | MEI★ | Autônomo (11%) | Informal |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSS | - R$ 81,05 | - R$ 178,31 | R$ 0,00 |
| IRRF | R$ 0,00 | R$ 0,00 | R$ 0,00 |
| ISS | - R$ 5,00 | R$ 0,00 | R$ 0,00 |
| Total Taxes | - R$ 86,05 | - R$ 178,31 | R$ 0,00 |
| Effective Rate | 2,15% | 4,46% | 0,00% |
| Monthly Net | R$ 3.913,95 | R$ 3.821,69 | R$ 4.000,00 |
| Annual Net | R$ 46.967,40 | R$ 45.860,28 | R$ 48.000,00 |
| Taxes/Year | R$ 1.032,60 | R$ 2.139,72 | R$ 0,00 |
Benefits Summary by Regime
| Benefit | MEI | Autônomo (11%) | Informal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement by age | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sick leave benefit | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Maternity pay | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Death pension | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Retirement by service time | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Invoice issuance | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Easier credit access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |