Company Registration in Ecuador

A stable economy using the US dollar, 100% foreign ownership allowed, and minimal capital requirements (from $400). The country offers incentives for small businesses and exporters (reduced 22% rate for SMEs and strategic sectors). Standard corporate tax rate 25%, VAT 12%. Membership in the Andean Community and Mercosur provides export benefits to neighboring countries. Advantages: no currency controls, growing opportunities in oil, mining, and agribusiness. Restrictions: some sectors require a local resident director (e.g., banking, insurance), and regulation is unpredictable.

Tax Rates

25%

Corporate

37%

Personal

10-15%

Dividend

Special Taxation Terms & Incentives

• Special Economic Development Zones (ZEDE): 10-year CIT exemption for new investments • Reduced CIT rates for qualifying new productive investments outside of Quito and Guayaquil • Tax deduction of 100% on qualifying R&D and innovation expenditure • Free Trade Zone (ZOFRA): CIT exemptions and duty-free imports for qualifying activities • Additional 10% CIT reduction for companies generating new employment • Reinvestment deduction: 10% CIT reduction for profits reinvested in productive assets

Incorporate in Ecuador

Ecuador Registration Services & Pricing

All-inclusive pricing - every price is final and covers government registration fees, agent fees, and all associated service charges. No hidden costs.

Basic Registration $2,640 one-time

Virtual Office $600 /year

Residence Visa $1,950 one-time

Accounting $240 /month

Bank Account $780 one-time

What's Included in Ecuador Registration

• Company registration with local authorities
• Business license
• Company seal/stamp
• Certificate of incorporation
• Basic compliance setup

How to Register a Company in Ecuador

1

Submit Application

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2

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

3

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

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