Small Businesses Thrive in Brazil with Sebrae Support and New Digital Security Solutions
Brazil’s small businesses saw significant growth in 2025, supported by Sebrae’s credit facilitation and new digital security solutions from Alares.
- • Small businesses created 1.23 million jobs in 2025, lowering unemployment to 5.4%.
- • Sebrae facilitated nearly R$ 10 billion in assisted credit in 2025.
- • Tax exemption for incomes up to R$ 5,000 benefits 80% of small businesses, potentially adding R$ 28 billion to the economy in 2026.
- • Alares launched a digital security and support solution featuring Bitdefender and 24/7 technical support targeting small and medium enterprises.
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In 2025, small businesses in Brazil showcased remarkable growth, bolstered by government initiatives and institutional support. According to Décio Lima, president of Sebrae, the federal tax exemption for incomes up to R$ 5,000 benefits roughly 80% of small businesses, potentially injecting R$ 28 billion into the economy in 2026. This favorable environment led to the creation of 1.8 million new jobs, with about 1.23 million stemming from small businesses, helping to lower the unemployment rate to 5.4%, the lowest in 12 years.
Sebrae played a pivotal role by facilitating nearly R$ 10 billion in assisted credit between January and October 2025, a sharp rise from R$ 1 billion in 2024. Its initiatives also generated over R$ 407 million in business for micro and small enterprises, with a special focus on female entrepreneurship, providing R$ 700 million in guaranteed loans. The demand for Sebrae's services surged, with 58 million consultations conducted in 2025 alone.
Complementing this economic momentum, São Paulo-based telecom operator Alares launched the "Alares Suporte e Segurança Digital" solution aimed at small and medium enterprises. Featuring Bitdefender antivirus and 24/7 specialized technical support, the service ensures digital security and business continuity for companies with up to 50 employees. Anderson Oliveira, Commercial Director of Alares, highlighted the critical role of secure digital environments for uninterrupted operations, adding that this solution enhances productivity and safeguards corporate digital assets.
Together, Sebrae's financial backing and Alares' innovative digital security platform create a comprehensive support ecosystem fostering the sustainability and growth of Brazil's small business sector.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
