Maceió City Hall has extended the Prefis 2026 enrollment deadline to September 30, 2026. The change was announced on September 18 and replaces the previous deadline of September 11. The program allows taxpayers to settle municipal tax debts due through December 31, 2025, with discounts on interest and penalties and payment in up to 12 installments.
The most important point when reading the offer is that the discount of up to 100% applies to interest and penalties, not to a complete cancellation of the tax principal. Terms vary according to the type of debt and the payment method. The new deadline and the general rules were published by Maceió City Hall on September 18.
Which debts are covered by Prefis 2026
The program covers municipal tax debts due through December 31, 2025. Examples listed by the city include IPTU property tax, ISS service tax, the business location and operating license fee known as TLF, the waste collection fee, and other municipal taxes and fees. Individuals, companies, businesses under the Simples Nacional tax regime, and individual microentrepreneurs known as MEIs may enroll when their debts meet the program rules.
Official notices also state that consolidated debts and amounts registered as active municipal debt can be negotiated. Because the debt classification directly affects the available discount, taxpayers should check how the debt is classified in the system before confirming enrollment.
Prefis 2026 discounts by debt type and payment method
| Debt type | Payment method | Published discount |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated debts or assessments and notices related to a principal tax obligation | Single payment | 100% off interest and penalties |
| Consolidated debts or assessments and notices related to a principal tax obligation | 2 to 6 installments | 70% off interest and penalties |
| Consolidated debts or assessments and notices related to a principal tax obligation | 7 to 12 installments | 50% off interest and penalties |
| Penalties for failure to comply with ancillary obligations | Single payment | 70% |
| Penalties for failure to comply with ancillary obligations | 2 to 6 installments | 50% |
| Penalties for failure to comply with ancillary obligations | 7 to 12 installments | 30% |
These installment ranges were described in the official guidance released when the program began. The extension notice keeps the same percentages and summarizes the options as payment in up to six installments or up to 12 installments. Check the terms shown for the specific debt before finalizing the agreement. See the official Prefis 2026 launch notice for the original payment ranges.
For debts of R$ 100,000 or more, the city says special terms are available under the applicable legislation and discounts on interest and penalties may reach 100%. The official notice does not provide one formula that applies to every high value case, so the final amount must be checked in the specific negotiation.
Minimum installment amount
| Taxpayer profile | Minimum installment |
|---|---|
| Individual and MEI | R$ 50 |
| Company under Simples Nacional | R$ 250 |
| Other companies | R$ 500 |
The minimum installment can reduce the number of installments available for a smaller debt. Therefore, the 12 installment maximum does not mean that every agreement can necessarily be divided into exactly 12 payments.
How to enroll in Prefis 2026 online
- Go to the Maceió Municipal Finance Department service portal.
- Sign in to the enrollment system with a Gov.br account, as stated in the current city guidance.
- Locate the debts available for negotiation and review the debt type, the applied discount, and the payment options displayed by the system.
- Choose a single payment or an installment plan within the options available for your case.
- Check the due date of the single payment or first installment and pay it by the deadline.
According to the city, enrollment becomes effective when the single payment or the first installment is paid by its due date. The online process and access rules were also explained in guidance published by the Finance Department. A legal power of attorney is required when a third party acts as the taxpayer's representative.
How to enroll in person
The September 18 notice directs taxpayers who prefer in person service to the Municipal Attorney General's Office, PGM, at Rua Pedro Monteiro, 291, Centro, Maceió, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The debt holder's documentation must be presented. If a representative attends instead, a legal power of attorney is required.
Because documentation may vary by debt and taxpayer situation, anyone with questions should confirm requirements before traveling. The Finance Department lists WhatsApp (82) 3312-5990 and email atendimento@sefaz.maceio.al.gov.br for assistance.
What changed with the extension to September 30
The original Prefis 2026 deadline was September 11. On September 18, the city published an extension through September 30, 2026. The central discount and installment conditions previously announced for the program were maintained in the new notice.
For taxpayers who did not complete an agreement by the previous deadline, September 30 is now the relevant enrollment date. However, starting the process by that date is not enough on its own: the single payment or first installment must be paid by its due date, and the other program conditions must be respected.
When the agreement can be canceled
The city states that an agreement may be canceled if payments are more than 90 days overdue or if other conditions established by the legislation are not met. This makes it important to check installment amounts and choose a payment structure that is sustainable, rather than focusing only on the highest possible discount.
Quick guide to choosing a payment option
- Current enrollment deadline: September 30, 2026.
- Covered debts: municipal taxes and fees due through December 31, 2025.
- Highest general discount: 100% off interest and penalties for principal obligation debts paid in a single payment.
- Installments: up to 12 payments, with lower discounts depending on the number of installments and the debt type.
- Minimum installment: R$ 50 for individuals and MEIs, R$ 250 for Simples Nacional companies, and R$ 500 for other companies.
- Enrollment: online through the Finance Department portal or in person at the PGM.
Before completing the agreement, check the exact debt classification and final amount shown in the system. This helps avoid reading the up to 100% headline as a discount on the tax principal and makes it easier to compare the savings from a single payment with the flexibility of a longer installment plan.
