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How much do you really need to invoice as PJ?

Your CLT salary is not what it seems. The company pays far more than you receive — and as PJ, all those costs become yours.

Your CLT data

Enter gross pay to measure company cost and net pay to calculate the equivalent invoice

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R$
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If you want to simulate another case, for example R$ 2,500 net, adjust it here.

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PJ Regime

Select the tax regime for comparison

Factor R: If your pro-labore is ≥ 28% of revenue, use Annex III (cheaper). Otherwise use Annex V.

Verdict

CLT company cost

R$ 8.822

per month

Minimum PJ invoice

R$ 11.353

monthly invoice amount

Reference CLT net

R$ 4.143

amount that must hit your account

PJ net

R$ 4.143

what remains for you to spend

Your CLT gross salary is R$ 5.000,00 but the company spends R$ 8.822,22 on you. The CLT net used in the comparison is R$ 4.142,83. As PJ, to receive that same amount, the minimum invoice is R$ 11.352,84 (2.7× the reference net) — and R$ 4.142,83 remain net for you in the month.

CLT

Real cost for the company

Gross Salary R$ 5.000,00
Employer INSS (20%) R$ 1.000,00
SAT/RAT (3%) R$ 150,00
Third parties (5.8%) R$ 290,00
FGTS (8%) R$ 400,00
Termination fine (3.2%) R$ 160,00
13th salary provision R$ 416,67
Vacation provision R$ 416,67
1/3 vacation provision R$ 138,89
Food allowance R$ 700,00
Health Plan R$ 150,00
Total company cost R$ 8.822,22
(-) Employee INSS R$ 509,60
(-) Income tax R$ 347,57
Net salary (you receive) R$ 4.142,83

PJ

What you need to cover yourself

Taxes (Simples III — 6.0%)
R$ 681,17
Social Security (INSS CI)
R$ 909,00
Emergency reserve
R$ 908,23
Termination reserve
R$ 454,11
13th reserve
R$ 946,07
Vacation reserve
R$ 1.261,43
Individual Health Plan
R$ 800,00
Accountant
R$ 350,00
Equipment / Software
R$ 200,00
Food
R$ 700,00
Minimum PJ invoice
R$ 11.352,84
(-) Total deductions
R$ 7.210,01
Net amount (left for you)
R$ 4.142,83

PJ revenue composition

Taxes 6% Reserves 31% Costs 26% Free 36%

Risk indicator

Emergency reserve

R$ 908,227/month provisioned

13th reserve

R$ 946,07/month provisioned

Vacation reserve

R$ 1.261,427/month provisioned

Social Security

R$ 909,00/month provisioned

This calculator is an educational estimation tool. Values are approximate and may vary according to your specific situation. For financial decisions, consult an accountant or tax specialist. Tax values based on the legislation in force in April/2026.

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