How much can a delivery MEI earn per month?

"How much can I make as an MEI?" is one of the most common questions — and getting the math wrong can push you out of the status without you noticing. Let's get to the number and what actually counts.

Note: amounts and rules change. Confirm on the official portal (gov.br) and with an accountant.

The cap in 2026

The MEI revenue cap in 2026 is R$81,000 per year, which works out to an average of R$6,750 per month. That figure has not been adjusted since 2018, with a correction still under discussion in Congress.

"Per month" is an average, not a monthly lock

The R$6,750 average is a reference: what matters is the yearly total. You can earn more in a peak month (Mother's Day, holidays) and less in another — what you can't do is let the yearly accumulated total go over R$81,000.

In the opening year it's prorated

Opened your MEI mid-year? The cap is prorated by the months since opening. E.g., opened in July, the ceiling considers the remaining 6 months.

What counts toward the cap

It's the business's gross revenue — everything that came in from sales, by any method (Pix, card, cash). Don't subtract costs: the cap is on revenue, not profit.

And if I go over the cap?

• Up to 20% above (up to R$97,200): you pay a supplementary form and are de-registered the following year.
• More than 20% above: de-registration can be retroactive, with more taxes. That's why it's worth tracking closely.

If your delivery keeps getting close to the ceiling, it's probably time to become an ME — a sign that it has grown.

How Quickap helps

To avoid exceeding the cap unnoticed, you need to see your revenue. In Quickap, orders and payments are logged in the dashboard — it's easy to total the month, project the year, and decide ahead of time. Control instead of surprises.

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