Tax and accounting in Ecuador

Self-employed or running a company in Ecuador: what to know

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How do I register a business in Ecuador?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Ecuador Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Ecuador?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Ecuador Income Tax -- Personas Naturales / Self-Employed Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Ecuador Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Ecuador?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Ecuador IVA Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Ecuador?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Ecuador Payroll Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Ecuador Guide on this below.

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