Country tax profile · 2026
Ecuador VAT / sales tax
How Ecuador taxes VAT / sales
Ecuador charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Ecuador and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Ecuador's VAT / sales tax compares
Ecuador's VAT / sales tax of 15% is the 94th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a South America average of 16.1%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Equatorial Guinea (15%) · Eswatini (15%) · Gambia (15%) · Jamaica (15%) · Lesotho (15%) · Sierra Leone (15%)
Who is a tax resident of Ecuador?
Presence 183+ days (continuous or not) within a 12-month period, or main centre of economic activity in Ecuador. Residents taxed on worldwide income.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Ecuador?
Ecuador charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.