Uma análise jurídica sobre o instituto do microempreendedor individual: um estudo de caso na comunidade São Vicente de Paulo

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the benefits provided by the legislation that most influence informal entrepreneurs to register in the category of individual microentrepreneur (MEI). Through analysis the legislative aspects of the institute of MEI, it was possible to highlight the necessary requirements for formalization, the obligations of the registered individuals as well as the benefits offered. For the elaboration of this paper, it was used a convenience sample composed of 24 entrepreneurs registered in the MEI program, residing in the São Vicente de Paulo area in the city of Fortaleza. The methodology used for this work consisted of a descriptive research, with a bibliographic survey, in addition to a qualitative and quantitative approach, having the use of questionnaires for the collection of data been used. It was possible to conclude, through the data collected and its analysis that retirement due to aging is the most well-known benefit amongst the entrepreneurs, while the possibility of being able to operate in the market legally and to have access to social security coverage were the two most cited benefits among those that motivated the most entrepreneurs to register in the MEI category. In addition, it was also possible to conclude that the majority of microentrepreneur is not aware or knows little about the benefits offered by the MEI program.