Company registration in Ecuador — business setup and incorporation services
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Company Registration in Ecuador

Available Americas
Processing Time
1-2 weeks
Corporate Tax
≈25-28%
Foreign Ownership
100% Allowed
Remote Setup
In-person

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.

Onshore developing 100% Foreign Ownership

Tax Rates

≈25-28%
Corporate
Up to 35%
Personal
10-15%
Dividend

Crypto & Digital Assets

Prohibited

Prohibited

Banking

Business

Limited

Personal

Limited

Legal & Compliance

Substance Requirements

Minimal

Tax Treaties

Weak

Ideal For

Local market

Good to Know

Very high political/financial risks

Ecuador Registration Services & Pricing

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

Upload your documents online

2

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

3

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

Company Ready

Receive your official documents

Ready to Register Your Company?

Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $2,640.

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Starting from
$ 2,640
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At a Glance

Timeline 1-2 weeks
Min. Capital $400
Foreign Ownership 100%
Remote Setup No
Remote Banking No
Crypto Prohibited
Visa for Bank Not required