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

The generational demands law firms must address to retain talent.

Update to the List of Over-the-Counter Medicines

SRI issues a resolution on the application of remission of interest, fines and surcharges created by the Organic Law of Economic Efficiency.

ROBALINO acts as Ecuadorian legal counsel in the issuance of US$600 million Senior Notes by Avianca MidCo 2 PLC

Robalino® primera firma en Ecuador certificada con la Norma Internacional en Seguridad de la Información ISO 27001.

Robalino Insighs: Agenda Ecuador 2040

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

Ecuador Modernizes Patent Management with the Launch of IPAS 4.0

Robalino Acts as Lead Counsel in the Sale of La Holandesa (Delcampo) to Vita Alimentos

What's New On: Due Diligence Processes in Mergers and Acquisitions. Christian Naraváez.

List of subheadings of goods imported from Colombia not subject to the 30% customs fee

Masterlaw: Three pillars of Compliance in Competition. Daniel Robalino

The Ministry of Labor extends the deadline until November 30, 2026, for employers to report to that entity the execution of the training and awareness processes established in Articles 3 and 4 of the “Regulation to Operationalize the Equal Pay Act between Women and Men.”

List of tariff subheadings with differentiated ISD rate for the year 2026

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

Rankings Chambers Latin America 2026

Política del Sistema de Gestión de Seguridad de la Información.

Colombia imposes 30% tariff on Ecuador

New income tax withholding percentages issued effective as of March 1, 2026

SRI Modifies Deadlines for Submitting the RDEP Annex.

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

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.

SRI expide porcentajes de autorretención del impuesto a la renta para grandes contribuyentes.

Amendments to the use of tax credit notes issued by the Internal Revenue Service

Tariff Reduction for the Import of Tires for the Transportation Sector (COMEX Resolution No. 007-2026)

SENAE eliminates customs control service fee for goods imported from Colombia

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

ROBALINO Announces the Promotion of Gabriel Gallegos and Diego Lituma as New Partners of the Firm

New Regulation to the Anti-Money Laundering Law: A Brief Analysis of What Is Coming

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

SRI issues ruling on the application of the 15% VAT rate

The Government of Colombia has announced the application of a 30% tariff on certain products of Ecuadorian origin entering Colombian territory, as part of recently adopted trade measures.

Launch of the Personal Data Protection Superintendency Website.

Robalino strengthens its labor and corporate practices.

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

The Ministry of Labor extends the deadline to register “Equality Plans” until December 31, 2026.

SENAE Resolution: Customs Service Fee for Customs Control on Goods Entering from Colombia

Robalino strengthens its leadership in Banking and Finance with the addition of Josemaría Bustamante

SRI actualiza anexo de retenciones bajo relación de dependencia (anexo rdep).

SRI issues rules for declaration and payment of Temporary Contributions for the Internal Armed Conflict (2024-2025).

Ecuador increases customs security fee to 50% on imports from Colombia

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

2026 Advance Payment: What Alternatives Does the Law Provide to Reduce the Calculation Base?

Robalino advised Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

VAT reduction to 8% for tourism-related activities

Personal Income Tax table for individuals for tax year 2026

SRI updates regulations for VAT filing and payment, effective as of June 1, 2026

Regulations for the Special Consumption Tax applicable from 2025.

SRI Issues Resolutions Related to VAT, ISD, and ROTEF Annex.

ROBALINO renews its international ISO 27001 certification, strengthening its leadership in information security and privacy.

Solaris Resources expands its presence in the Ecuadorian mining sector

Ecuador carries out debt swap for Amazon conservation.

Oil, Gas and the Transition to Renewables 2025

Presentation of Foreign Shareholders and Partners.

What's New On: Business Opening. Martin Pallares

SRI actualiza catastro de sociedades consideradas como grandes contribuyentes para 2024.

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

New income tax withholding percentages effective as of March 1, 2024.

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

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

Webinar: Advance Payment on Accumulated Profits: Operational Aspects Included in the New Regulation

Ratification of the Strategic Economic Cooperation Agreement between Ecuador and South Korea

New Organic Financial Education Law – Key Implications and Urgent Actions

30% Security Surcharge on Imports from Colombia

Regulatory Reform on Technological Free Zones

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

SRI extends deadline for tax obligations originally due on January 12, 2026

SRI clarifies that it has not adopted the simplified transfer pricing approach for distribution activities (Amount B)

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.

LexLatin: Grupo Financiero Atlántida acquires HDI Seguros Ecuador

Webinar: “Generando oportunidades de negocio luego de la pandemia”, con la participación de nuestro socio Dr. Pedro Córdova.

Circular SRI No. NAC-DGECCGC26-00000003: VAT applied to financial services

Ley de Salud Mental se publica en Registro Oficial.

Robalino participated in the purchase and sale of investments in Ecocopter Holdings and its subsidiaries in Chile and Ecuador by Helisul.

SRI updates the income tax table for individuals for the year 2025.

Correo institucional respecto de grave conmoción interna.