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Ecuador
Ecuador uses the US dollar as legal tender. A SAS may be formed by one individual or legal entity with no minimum capital, making it suitable for foreign-owned local trade, distribution, or services; regulated activities need licence and entity-form checks.
A dollar-based Andean operating base.
Simplified stock company (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada, S.A.S.)
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- Tax
- CIT 25%; qualifying new investment may receive 22%; non-disclosure can add 3 points
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 individual or legal-entity shareholder; appoint a legal representative; no general resident-director rule
- Share capital
- No minimum capital; subscribed and paid amounts are stated in the incorporation filing
- Local requirements
- Ecuadorian legal address and legal representative required; a foreign representative cannot hold a tourist visa
- Annual maintenance
- File financial information with SCVS in the first four months; CIT return normally due in April
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, depending on documents, signatures, and RUC registration
- Public disclosure
- SCVS can show register data such as legal representatives; beneficial owners and ownership structure go to SRI
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (6)›
- 01SCVS — Constitución de sociedades por acciones simplificadas
- 02Servicio de Rentas Internas — Impuesto a la Renta
- 03SCVS — Presentación anual de estados financieros y sus anexos
- 04SRI — Reporte de Beneficiarios Finales y de Composición Societaria REBEFICS
- 05Banco Central del Ecuador — History
- 06PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Ecuador corporate income tax
02 · Advantages
Why Ecuador
- 01One person can incorporate, with no minimum capital
- 02A SAS registers directly with SCVS, rather than the Mercantile Registry
- 03US dollar legal tender supports dollar-denominated local operations
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Reserve the name and file the incorporation and legal-representative appointment documents
- Provide shareholder and legal-representative identification; electronic routes also require e-signatures
- Specially regulated activities, including insurance, securities, and prepaid healthcare, cannot use a SAS
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File financial statements, management report, and required corporate data with SCVS in the first four months
- File the CIT return from 10–28 April, based on the ninth RUC digit
- File REBEFICS when required and update it after ownership or management changes
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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