Moving to Ecuador: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Ecuador: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Ecuador the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to 14% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Ecuador you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in year (or in 12 months across 2 years), or centre of economic interests). The typical route is Rentista or Investor temporary residence: Rentista: passive income ≥3 SBU (~US$1,450/mo); Investor: ≥100 SBU (~US$48k) in deposit/property/shares; health insurance There are 6 open residence programmes in Ecuador — see the list below.
Living there
Quito has a temperate oceanic climate with winter highs around 19 °C and summer highs around 21 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 37% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 14% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Residenza fiscale | dopo 183 giorni — More than 183 days in year (or in 12 months across 2 years), or centre of economic interests |
| Via di residenza tipica | Rentista or Investor temporary residence — Rentista: passive income ≥3 SBU (~US$1,450/mo); Investor: ≥100 SBU (~US$48k) in deposit/property/shares; health insurance |
| Tipo di clima | temperate oceanic · 19° / 21° (Quito) |
Residence programmes in Ecuador
Active programmes
- Temporary Residence – Rentista — Reddito / anno CHF 13'900 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Retiree (Jubilado) — Reddito / anno CHF 13'900 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Investor — Investimento CHF 38'600 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Digital Nomad — Reddito / anno CHF 13'900 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Worker / Professional — employment · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Dependant (Amparo) — family · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Ecuador to become tax resident?
dopo 183 giorni. More than 183 days in year (or in 12 months across 2 years), or centre of economic interests Also resident if not resident elsewhere and stays longer in Ecuador than anywhere else
How much tax will I pay in Ecuador?
In Ecuador the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to 14% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Ecuador offer?
Temporary Residence – Rentista; Temporary Residence – Retiree (Jubilado); Temporary Residence – Investor (CHF 38'600); Temporary Residence – Digital Nomad; Temporary Residence – Worker / Professional
What is the usual way to move to Ecuador?
Rentista or Investor temporary residence. Rentista: passive income ≥3 SBU (~US$1,450/mo); Investor: ≥100 SBU (~US$48k) in deposit/property/shares; health insurance
Compare with nearby countries
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