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.

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

New Submission Method for the Customs Registration Form (FRA).

Update to the List of Over-the-Counter Medicines

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.

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

Masterlaw: Three pillars of Compliance in Competition. Daniel Robalino

Organic Law for Integral Cancer Care has been published

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.”

New rules on adequate guarantees, risk rating, and technical equity

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

Use of Biometric Data for Attendance Registration

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.

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.

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

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

Corporate Contribution to the Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros (SCVS)

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

Ernesto Velasco Publishes Article in The Latin American Lawyer: "Compliance: From Corporate Crime to Human Rights"

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.

Launch of the Personal Data Protection Superintendency Website.

Resolution No. SPDP-SPD-2026-0003-R General Regulation on the Processing of Personal Data in Family or Household Activities

SPDP 2025 Accountability Report

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.

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).

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

Resolution No. SPDP-SPD-2026-0040-R – New Technical Standard on the Notification of Personal Data Security Breaches

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

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.

Deadline for Filing the External Audit Agreement with the Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros (SCVS)

What's New On: Business Opening. Martin Pallares

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

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

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

Regulatory Reform on Technological Free Zones

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

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

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

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.

Correo institucional respecto de grave conmoción interna.