Regulation NAC-DGERCGC20-00000030 issued by the Internal Revenue Service on April 22, 2020, amended Regulation NAC-DGERCGC14-00787 which establishes the income tax withholding percentages.

The following income tax withholding percentages have been modified:

Concept

Previous withholding percentage

Current withholding percentage

Real estate construction activities and similar activities. 1% 1,75%
Insurance and reinsurance services provided by companies legally incorporated in the country and by branchesof foreign entities domiciled in Ecuador. The withholding must be applied over 10% of the invoiced or scheduled premiums. 1% 1,75%
Commercial lease provided by companies legally established in Ecuador. The withholding must be applied over the lease payments and the purchase option. 1% 1,75%
Services provided by media and advertising agencies. 1% 1,75%

Originally published by Corral Rosales, April 2020

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