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Resolution No. 063-2025 of the Council of the Judiciary establishes a new regulation governing the authorization of minors to leave the country. This normative framework strengthens legal certainty, safeguards the best interests of the child, and prevents risks such as human trafficking or hazardous migration.

The certification of direct substitutes for persons with disabilities is a legal mechanism that ensures care, maintenance, and the protection of both labor and social rights. This regulation, issued by the Ministry of Labor on August 22, 2025, establishes who may act as substitutes, the requirements for obtaining certification, its validity, and the grounds for its termination. It constitutes a key step toward labor inclusion and legal security for families and businesses in Ecuador.

The National Service of Intellectual Rights (SENADI) is part of the AL-INVmentor Andean Countries initiative, within the framework of the AL-Invest Verde program, sponsored by the European Union.

Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2025-102, issued on August 22, 2025, by the Ministry of Labor, establishes mandatory rules to prevent and address discrimination, violence, and workplace harassment in the private sector in Ecuador. The regulation requires employers to implement an Internal Protocol and psychosocial risk prevention programs, while employees must maintain a respectful environment and report inappropriate behavior. It also regulates the reporting procedure, victim protection, and sanctions, ensuring safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces for all employees.

Digital piracy is one of the greatest challenges for the protection of intellectual property in Ecuador. The use of illegal platforms to distribute content without authorization infringes the rights of authors and creators while exposing users to legal and technological risks. Despite the existing legal framework, it is necessary to promote a digital culture that respects copyright.

On December 26, 2024, Metropolitan Ordinance No. 086-2024 was enacted, modifying the patent tax and 1.5 tax on total assets. The regulation distinguishes obligations based on whether taxpayers are required to keep accounting records, and introduces benefits and exemptions in certain cases. It is essential to know these changes and deadlines to ensure compliance and optimize tax burdens. This article explains the key points that every taxpayer should know.

On August 4, the Constitutional Court announced the decisions adopted by the Admissions Chamber. Among them was the provisional suspension of a transitory provision of the Organic Law on Public Integrity, several articles and the regulations of the Organic Law on Intelligence, and certain articles of the Organic Law on National Solidarity.

Discover the key changes introduced by Resolution NAC-DGERCGC25-00000014 issued by the Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service (SRI), effective as of August 1, 2025, which regulate the annulment of electronic tax documents in Ecuador. This analysis addresses the tax implications and legal challenges for companies operating under electronic invoicing schemes.

The use of trademarks in cross-border manufacturing operations poses significant legal risks, as evidenced by the Philco case in Brazil. This article analyzes how the unauthorized use of a trademark during manufacturing — even when the products are intended for export — may activate judicial and customs actions. Focusing the impact of the territoriality principle and the need for an international legal strategy.

The Financial Policy and Regulation Board of Ecuador issued Resolution No. JPRF-F-2025-0154, which reforms the legal framework for community savings and loan funds. The regulation seeks to strengthen local financing and financial inclusion, particularly in rural and urban-marginal areas. Among its provisions, it requires that these funds are established as legal entities, obtaining authorization from the Superintendency of Popular and Solidarity Economy (SEPS), and operate exclusively among individuals with common purposes. In addition, it sets asset limits, imposes restrictions on advertising and branch offices, and establishes transparency and corporate governance obligations.

Starting July 29th, the National Customs Service of Ecuador (SENAE) is implementing a new mandatory requirement for travelers: the online declaration of values exceeding USD 10,000, in compliance with the Organic Law for the Prevention, Detection, and Eradication of Money Laundering and Crime Financing. This regulation aims to reinforce transparency and combat illicit activities in capital movements.

The Superintendence for the Protection of Personal Data (SPDP) has issued the Regulation for the Application of the Methodology for the Calculation of Fines in the Administrative Sanctioning Regime, along with the Models for Calculating the Amount of Administrative Fines. This regulation complements the Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data (LOPDP) and its General Regulation (RLOPDP), strengthening the sanctioning framework and its practical application in Ecuador.