Simples Nacional brings together 72.5% of the companies active in Brazil in 2025, according to IBPT study

Brazil ended 2024 with 26.54 million active businessesof which 19.2 million — equivalent to 72.51 TP3T of the total — are encompassed by the Simples Nacional.That's what the new study by the Brazilian Institute of Planning and Taxation (IBPT) shows, highlighting the strength of the simplified regime. The data confirms the central role this model plays in supporting the national economy, especially in stimulating entrepreneurship and job creation.

The research also reveals the profile of the companies that are part of the Simples program. Individual Microentrepreneurs (MEIs) ...continue to be the majority, accounting for 57,351 TP3T of registered businessesfollowed by Microenterprises, with 34,271 TP3Tand by small businesses, representing 8,31% of the total...while medium-sized companies still have a marginal presence in this regime, adding up to only... 0,07%This demonstrates that adherence to the Simples regime is predominantly by micro and small businesses.

From a sectoral perspective, the The services sector concentrates 63.31% of the companies in the Simples regime.highlighting its relevance to the Brazilian economy. Commerce follows, representing 27,4% of the companieswhile Industry corresponds to 6.7%. and the Unfortunately, "agronegócio a 2,2%" is not a standard phrase or meaningful expression in either Portuguese or English. It appears to be a truncated or incorrect combination of terms. To translate it, I need more context. What is the full sentence or phrase, and, importantly, what does "TP3T" represent?with the financial sector recording 0,3%.

These figures indicate that smaller ventures play a crucial role in diversifying and maintaining economic activity in various areas.

The survey still shows that... The Southeast region concentrates more than half (51%) of all active companies in the Simples program.which represents more than 9.8 million businessesIn this context, São Paulo stands out with 5.6 million companies, equivalent to 29.22% of the national total.followed by Minas Gerais, with 2.1 million (11,01%)and by Rio de Janeiro, with 1.6 million (approximately 8.5%).

For Carlos Pinto, Director of IBPTThe constant growth in memberships demonstrates the relevance of the Simples system, but also reinforces the need for attention in the context of the Tax Reform.

We are monitoring the growth of companies opting for the simplified tax regime, as well as other small businesses, like EMEIs, precisely to understand the impact the reform will have on this intermediate link. Many companies that provide services or sell products to other businesses, especially those currently using the presumed real profit system, will need to adapt to the changes the reform brings and their clients will demand behavioral adjustments.

The leader further emphasizes that, although the results show the strength of the simplified model, monitoring must be continuous. "The study is actually important for comparing the previous period with the present and demonstrating that the concern must be ongoing, because there hasn't been a decrease in companies choosing this regime. Quite the contrary, there has been a significant increase. We at IBPT are closely monitoring this, particularly when we talk about the impacts the reform will have and the changes that will occur for companies in the intermediate tier that opt for this simplified regime."

With over Five decades of presence in Brazil and a portfolio encompassing Biofuels, oil exploration and production, solar and wind energy, and lubricants, and aviation and marine fuelsThe national business sector is heavily influenced by tax regulations. In this context, the IBPT study contributes to public debate by providing consistent information on the country's business base and the impacts of ongoing changes.