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SRI Changes Who Can Invoice Commercial Transport In Ecuador
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SRI Changes Who Can Invoice Commercial Transport In Ecuador

Commercial transport drivers in several categories can no longer invoice clients directly under new SRI rules. Operators or transport companies must handle client billing, while drivers bill the operator they belong to.

Chip MorenoChip Moreno·1d ago
SRI Started New RIMPE Recategorizations On July 1
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SRI Started New RIMPE Recategorizations On July 1

Ecuador’s tax authority began a new RIMPE recategorization process on July 1. Small-business owners should check their RUC status because category changes can bring new tax obligations.

Chip MorenoChip Moreno·July 3, 2026
SRI Gets New Digital Tax-Control and Fiscal-Marking System
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SRI Gets New Digital Tax-Control and Fiscal-Marking System

Executive Decree 398 reforms Ecuador's tax-regulation framework to update identification, marking, authentication and fiscal traceability controls. SRI will implement and control the marking system for selected taxpayers, goods and services.

Chip MorenoChip Moreno·June 4, 2026
SRI's New IVA Rule Now Requires Payment With the Declaration
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SRI's New IVA Rule Now Requires Payment With the Declaration

Primicias reports Ecuador's SRI rule requiring IVA declaration and payment at the same time began June 1. A declaration without full payment will not be valid before the tax authority.

Chip MorenoChip Moreno·June 1, 2026