We are pleased to announce that effective today, March 14th 2025, Ms. Lisette Torres Ortiz joins as a Partner of ROBALINO, together with her team of six associates and one of-counsel.

Workshop: “Fiscal Closing Manta 2025: Comprehensive View of Taxes and Application of Reforms”

Colombia publishes draft Decree with tariff schedule for Ecuadorian products

Noboa and González are going to a runoff election: ¿Which are the biggest challenges for the next Ecuadorian Government?

LexLatin: The Debts of Labor Law to Women's Work in Latin America

Update to the List of Over-the-Counter Medicines

The media talks about the incorporation of new partner Lissette Torres and team

Ecuador Modernizes Patent Management with the Launch of IPAS 4.0

New SERCOP Methodology for the Application of Sanctions to Suppliers (2026)

Organic Law for Integral Cancer Care has been published

Ruling No. 1150-23-JP/26: Enhanced Labor Protection During Paternity Leave

Presidente dicta Estado de Excepción (Actualizado a 8 de enero de 2024).

Application of the Income Tax Reduction for Donations to the Armed Forces and National Police

ARCSA Extends Deadline to Implement New Categories, Requirements, and Fees for Operating Permits

Rankings Chambers Latin America 2026

SRI emite regulaciones aplicables para 2026 respecto del Impuesto a los Consumos Especiales (ICE)

By Executive Decree No. 249, the suspension of the working day is ordered for January 2, 2026.

Latin Lawyer: Ecuador’s PPP regime “a great opportunity” but uncertainty lies ahead, lawyers warn

Reforms to the Unique Income Tax Regime for Sports Betting Operators.

Data Protection in Ecuador: Shakira's Case Highlights the Importance of Information Confidentiality

Executive Decree No. 423 Declaration of State of Emergency Due to Serious Internal Disturbance

The Organic Law for Financial Relief is Published in the Official Register.

Executive Decree No. 354 is issued, ordering the suspension of the workday and the extension of the national holiday for Labor Day

Launch of the Personal Data Protection Superintendency Website.

SPDP 2025 Accountability Report

Superintendence of Companies Extends Deadline for Submission of 2025 Financial Statements Until May 4, 2026

ARCSA Issues New Substitute Regulation for Human Medical Devices

Instant Payments: Central Bank of Ecuador defines mandatory technical standards

SENAE Issues New Regulations for Temporary Deposits, Courier-type Temporary Deposits, Consolidators, and Couriers

Tourism Activities Will Have an 8% VAT During the Carnival Holiday

The Plenary of the National Court of Justice issued a jurisprudential criterion regarding the calculation of the global employer pension fund

VAT reduction to 8% for tourism-related activities

ROBALINO joins the prestigious GAR 100 list as one of the world’s leading arbitration firms

Solaris Resources expands its presence in the Ecuadorian mining sector

A Crucial Step for Mining Investors: UNCITRAL Tribunal Upholds Jurisdiction in Claim Against Ecuador

Ecuador carries out debt swap for Amazon conservation.

Oil, Gas and the Transition to Renewables 2025

Presentation of Foreign Shareholders and Partners.

Ecuador Establishes Technical Standard for Authorized Entities Under Marrakesh Treaty

Government Announces VAT Rate Reduction for Tourism Services During the Holiday Period from April 30 to May 3, 2026

Enabling, within the Unified Labor System (SUT), of the Training and Awareness Actions Registry, pursuant to Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2025-006, which governs the implementation of the Equal Pay Law between Men and Women

Reduction of the ISD rate for certain imports as of January 2026

Disability IDs will be valid until December 2024.

Constitutional Court Declares Formal Unconstitutionality of Key Reforms to the LORCPM

SRI amends filing calendar for the “Mining Activities Information Form”

Change of authorities and reallocation of processes at SENADI

New Organic Financial Education Law – Key Implications and Urgent Actions

100% Customs Control Fee on goods entering from Colombia

30% Security Surcharge on Imports from Colombia

Andean Community General Secretariat orders withdrawal of Ecuador’s customs fee for constituting an unlawful charge

SRI suspende plazos y términos por existencia de conflicto armado interno.

The Ministry of Labor reports that there is no specific deadline for the approval and registration of the Internal Protocol for the Prevention and Eradication of Labor Discrimination, Violence, and Harassment, and reminds employers of the obligation to update the Psychosocial Risk Prevention Program.

Amendment to the current State of Exception and establishment of a curfew in selected provinces

The Ministry of Labor issues Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2026-046 regulating the new procedure for the authorization of special shifts and work schedules

Presidency Issues General Regulations of the Organic Law of the National Public Procurement System

Ecuador Secures Over USD 800 Million for Conservation through Landmark Debt Conversion

Suspension of Deadlines and Procedural Terms before the SCE

The Constitutional Court Issued Criteria on the Stability of Special Emergency Contracts in Light of Enhanced Labor Protection for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Central Bank of Ecuador enables agency services for commodity hedging: Resolution JPRFM‑2026‑009‑M

List of subheadings not subject to the payment of the 100% customs security fee

Correo institucional respecto de grave conmoción interna.