Small Businesses Drive Brazil's Economic Growth with 452,600 New Registrations in September 2025

In September 2025, Brazil witnessed a robust surge in small business formation, with 452,600 new companies registered, marking a 5.5% increase from the previous month. These startups, encompassing microentrepreneurs (MEI), microenterprises (ME), and small enterprises (EPP), accounted for an impressive 96.5% of all new CNPJ registrations during the period.

From January to September 2025, over 4.3 million small businesses were established in Brazil, with 77% identified as microentrepreneurs. The Southeast region led this entrepreneurial boom, particularly São Paulo, responsible for 29.7% of new businesses, followed by Minas Gerais (10.2%) and Rio de Janeiro (8.2%). The services sector was the dominant force, contributing 64% of the new registrations in September, followed by commerce and industry sectors.

Microentrepreneur registrations grew by 14% year-on-year, with notable surges in Amapá (42.6%), Maranhão (25.7%), and Ceará (25.2%). Meanwhile, microenterprises experienced an 11.5% growth, especially in the Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Paraná. Décio Lima, president of Sebrae, highlighted the vital role of these businesses, stating, "These are men and women who wake up every morning and contribute to the economy," emphasizing their impact on job creation, social inclusion, and income distribution.

This trend underscores the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit across Brazil's regions, signaling positive prospects for the country's economic development.