RAIS: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Understand the annual social information reporting requirements for all legal entities in Brazil to ensure compliance.
RAIS is a mandatory annual reporting process used to collect vital social information for the purpose of generating government statistics.
Who it's for
This requirement applies to all legal entities. If your organization is registered as a legal entity, you fall under the scope of this reporting mandate.
What you get
The primary outcome of this process is the generation of an annual social information report. This data is used by the government to track employment trends and build the statistics necessary for national social and labor planning. By submitting your data, you contribute to the official record of the workforce and the broader economic landscape.
What it costs you
There is no direct monetary fee to file, but it does require an annual filing requirement. This means your organization must dedicate time and administrative resources every year to gather the necessary employment data and complete the submission process to remain compliant.
The catch to know
The most important thing to verify is whether your company still needs to submit this specific report. Many companies have transitioned to using eSocial, which is a different digital system designed to replace the traditional RAIS filing process. You must check your specific business status to see if you are exempt from RAIS because your information is already being captured through eSocial.
How to apply
- Verify your company's current status to see if you are still required to file RAIS or if your reporting is now handled through eSocial.
- Gather all necessary social and employment information required for the annual reporting period.
- Access the official government portal to begin the submission process.
- Complete the filing process to ensure your legal entity remains in compliance with the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego.