Políticas públicas na transição do MEI para microempresa: uma análise das contribuições no setor de serviços brasileiro

Abstract

Individual Microentrepreneurs (MEIs) and Microenterprises (MEs) in the service sector constitute a strategic segment of Brazilian entrepreneurship, with emphasis on job creation and continuous innovation. However, these businesses face financial and bureaucratic constraints, especially in accessing credit on favorable terms, which compromises their consolidation process, particularly with regard to business expansion. The objective of this study was to analyze the role of public policies in the transition from MEI to ME in the service sector. A qualitative, descriptive, and analytical approach was adopted, based on bibliographic and documentary analysis, using secondary data from GEM Brazil, SEBRAE, IBGE, and government agencies. The findings revealed advances in incentive measures, such as the simplification of the Simples Nacional tax regime and the promotion of formalization, as well as changes in management resulting from the tax reform. However, limitations persist in the implementation of these initiatives and in their adaptation to the specific characteristics of the service sector. It is concluded that more integrated public policies, aligned with the needs of these enterprises and supported by technical training, are essential to strengthen the entrepreneurial environment and promote their sustainability.