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Compare CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) vs Lucro Presumido (PJ) contracts

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Converted: R$ 11.600,00

Regular domestic service taxation applies

CLT (Employee)

Positive for extra income, negative for additional costs

Gross Salary:R$ 11600.00
INSS (14%):- R$ 908.85
IRRF (up to 27.5%):- R$ 2044.07
13th Salary (÷12):+ R$ 966.67
Benefits (FGTS, VR, VA, Health):+ R$ 2500.00
Net Monthly:R$ 12113.75

Lucro Presumido (PJ)

Positive for extra income, negative for additional costs

Gross Income:R$ 15000.00
Presumption (32%):R$ 4800.00
IRPJ (15% on Presumption):- R$ 720.00
CSLL (9% on Presumption):- R$ 432.00
PIS :- R$ 97.50
COFINS :- R$ 450.00
ISS :- R$ 300.00
Accountant:- R$ 500.00
Net Monthly:R$ 12500.50

Comparison Result

CLT Net Monthly

R$ 12113.75

Difference

+R$ 386.75

PJ Net Monthly

R$ 12500.50

Lucro Presumido (PJ) provides higher take-home pay

Understanding Brazil Tax Laws (2026)

CLT (Employee)

  • INSS: 14% up to ceiling (R$ 7,786.02 in 2024)
  • IRRF: Progressive tax from 0% to 27.5%
  • Benefits: FGTS (8%), 13th salary
  • Job security and labor rights protected by law

Lucro Presumido (PJ)

  • Presumption (Presumed Profit): 32% of revenue
  • IRPJ: 15% on presumption = 4.8% effective on revenue
  • Additional IRPJ: 10% on Presumption exceeding R$62,500/month
  • CSLL: 9% on presumption = 2.88% effective on revenue
  • PIS: 0.65% on revenue (0% for exported services)
  • COFINS: 3% on revenue (0% for exported services)
  • ISS: 2-5% on revenue (0% for exported services, varies by city)
  • Accountant costs: typically R$ 500-800/month
  • No employment benefits or job security

Exported Services

  • Services provided to international clients are considered exports
  • IRPJ and CSLL: Still apply at normal rates
  • Additional IRPJ: Applies if presumption exceeds R$62,500/month
  • PIS, COFINS, ISS: 0% (not applied to exports)
  • Exemption from PIS/COFINS/ISS provides tax advantage
  • Great option for working with foreign companies

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