Earnings, commission and payouts
- You set your own prices in BRL.
- OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about BRL 840). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings.
- The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
- Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Local rules to check in Brazil
OnlyPaw verifies your identity, service documents and knowledge test. Separately, paid pet care in Brazil may involve local registrations or permits such as:
- RG e CPF ativos
- Comprovante de residência no Brasil
- Certidão negativa de antecedentes criminais (Polícia Federal)
- MEI (Microempreendedor Individual — CNAE 9609-2/07 outras atividades de serviços pessoais)
- PIX cadastrado para recebimentos rápidos
Recomendamos abrir MEI (Microempreendedor Individual) — DAS mensal de ~R$70 e permite faturar até R$81.000/ano. Recebimentos via PIX caem na sua conta em minutos. Hospedagem profissional requer alvará municipal.
These are general pointers, not legal advice — rules change, so confirm them with the relevant authorities before you start.
Cities in Brazil
OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Brazil, and the app shows customers the providers approved near them.
São PauloRio de JaneiroBrasíliaBelo HorizonteCuritibaPorto AlegreSalvadorRecifeFortalezaFlorianópolis
Pet care city guides: São Paulo
Provider FAQ — Brazil
Do I need previous experience?
Professional experience isn’t required for walking, sitting or boarding, but you must pass the pet-safety knowledge test with at least 70%. Grooming and training require a certificate that the OnlyPaw team reviews.
How much does OnlyPaw take?
OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about BRL 840). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings. The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
When do I get paid?
Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Can I offer more than one service?
Yes. You can add services from your profile; the OnlyPaw team reviews each new service and its documents separately.
What paperwork do I need in Brazil?
Recomendamos abrir MEI (Microempreendedor Individual) — DAS mensal de ~R$70 e permite faturar até R$81.000/ano. Recebimentos via PIX caem na sua conta em minutos. Hospedagem profissional requer alvará municipal. These are general pointers, not legal advice — check the current rules with the authorities in Brazil. OnlyPaw’s review team may also ask for extra documents such as a trade licence.
What does the knowledge test cover?
Pet-safety questions such as handling heat stress, foods that are toxic to pets and what to do in an emergency. The pass mark is 70%.
