Ecuador Company Documents
What Company Documents can I order?
We provide the following company documents in Ecuador where available:
- Ecuador Certificate of Incorporation
- Ecuador Memorandum & Article of Association
- Ecuador Certificate of Good Standing
- Ecuador Accounts (where available)
- Ecuador Commercial Extract
Ecuador Prices & Delivery
We will provide a no obligation quote with our prices and delivery times once we know your requirements. Please complete the form below in order for us to provide you with a quotation.
What is the source of the documents/extracts?
The company documents/extracts are obtained from the local Ecuador company register. The registry is called Superintendency of Companies.
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What is the company registry in Ecuador?
Superintendency of Companies
- Matriz: Guayaquil, Centro Financiero Público 9 de Octubre 200 y Pichincha 14° piso.
- Quito: Calle Roca 660 y Amazonas
- Machala: Av. 25 de Junio 523 entre Buena Vista y Colon
- Loja: Av. Emiliano Ortega, Pasaje A entre Imbabura y Colon
- Portoviejo: Av. Universitaria y Av. Emilio Macias
- Ambato: Av. de las Americas entre Cuba y Nicaragua
- Cuenca: Manuel J. Calle 3-123 y Av. Estadio
About Ecuador
The Ecuador Companies Registry is located in Quito.
Ecuador officially the Republic of Ecuador is a country in northwestern South America. The main language of Ecuador is Spanish which is spoken by 93% of the population with other languages such as Kichwa and Awapit spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the United States dollar (USD). The population of Ecuador is over 17.4 million.
Ecuador Economy
The Real GDP in Ecuador is in the region of $260.213 billion with a GDP per capita of $14,500. Ecuador economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Ecuador are crude petroleum, shellfish, bananas, fish, gold.
Main Trading Partners of Ecuador
The leading export and import partners for Ecuador are:
- Exports: USA 22%, China 21%, Panama 12%, Japan 3%, Peru 3%
- Imports: USA 27%, China 20%, Colombia 7%, Brazil 4%, Peru 4%
Ecuador Certificate of Incorporation
The Ecuador Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Ecuador Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Ecuador company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Ecuador register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Ecuador customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
Regulation for Ecuador Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Ecuador the relevant laws are:
- 1906 Civil Law
What information is free to view at Ecuador Company Registry?
None but a Ecuador company extract/profile will include where available:
- Ecuador Company Name
- Ecuador Activity / Type of Business
- Ecuador Registered address
- Ecuador Current status (active/inactive)
- Ecuador Shareholders
- Ecuador Registered capital
- Ecuador Subsidiaries
Do you need to register / sign up at the Ecuador Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Ecuador register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Ecuador
Not Publicly Available in Ecuador
Types of Companies in Ecuador
Businesses in Ecuador can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
- S.A. (Sociedad Anónima): ≈ Ecuador public limited company
- C.A. (Compañía Anónima)
- Cía. Ltda. (Compañía Limitada): ≈ Ecuador Limited Liability Company
- EP (Empresa Pública)
Can you order a Ecuador Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Ecuador agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Ecuador accepts the Apostille Certificate for Ecuador Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Ecuador signed up to the Hague Convention on 2nd April 2005.
What is the language(s) of the Ecuador Company Registry?
The Ecuador Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Ecuador Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Ecuador has 43 embassies abroad, as well as 112 consulates and four other representations. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, hosts 43 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 112 consulates and another two representations located in Ecuador.
Ecuador Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Ecuador. Our local partner is based in Quito which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Ecuador including Cuenca, Manta, Loja and Guayaquil. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Ecuador Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Ecuador from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Ecuador Moody’s rating: Caa3 (first obtained in 2020)
- Ecuador Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2020)
Ecuador Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Ecuador Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Ecuador.
Ecuador Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Ecuador. Our specialist Ecuador skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Ecuador Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Ecuador Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Ecuador. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Ecuador Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Ecuador?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Ecuador?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Ecuador?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
Superintendency of Companies
- Matriz: Guayaquil, Centro Financiero Público 9 de Octubre 200 y Pichincha 14° piso.
- Quito: Calle Roca 660 y Amazonas
- Machala: Av. 25 de Junio 523 entre Buena Vista y Colon
- Loja: Av. Emiliano Ortega, Pasaje A entre Imbabura y Colon
- Portoviejo: Av. Universitaria y Av. Emilio Macias
- Ambato: Av. de las Americas entre Cuba y Nicaragua
- Cuenca: Manuel J. Calle 3-123 y Av. Estadio
The Ecuador Companies Registry is located in Quito.
Ecuador officially the Republic of Ecuador is a country in northwestern South America. The main language of Ecuador is Spanish which is spoken by 93% of the population with other languages such as Kichwa and Awapit spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the United States dollar (USD). The population of Ecuador is over 17.4 million.
The Real GDP in Ecuador is in the region of $260.213 billion with a GDP per capita of $14,500. Ecuador economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Ecuador are crude petroleum, shellfish, bananas, fish, gold.
The leading export and import partners for Ecuador are:
- Exports: USA 22%, China 21%, Panama 12%, Japan 3%, Peru 3%
- Imports: USA 27%, China 20%, Colombia 7%, Brazil 4%, Peru 4%
The Ecuador Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Ecuador company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
An extract from the Ecuador register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Ecuador customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
There are regulations for all company registers and in Ecuador the relevant laws are:
- 1906 Civil Law
None but a Ecuador company extract/profile will include where available:
- Ecuador Company Name
- Ecuador Activity / Type of Business
- Ecuador Registered address
- Ecuador Current status (active/inactive)
- Ecuador Shareholders
- Ecuador Registered capital
- Ecuador Subsidiaries
Do you need to register / sign up at the Ecuador Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Ecuador register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Ecuador
Not Publicly Available in Ecuador
Types of Companies in Ecuador
Businesses in Ecuador can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
- S.A. (Sociedad Anónima): ≈ Ecuador public limited company
- C.A. (Compañía Anónima)
- Cía. Ltda. (Compañía Limitada): ≈ Ecuador Limited Liability Company
- EP (Empresa Pública)
Can you order a Ecuador Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Ecuador agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Ecuador accepts the Apostille Certificate for Ecuador Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Ecuador signed up to the Hague Convention on 2nd April 2005.
What is the language(s) of the Ecuador Company Registry?
The Ecuador Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Ecuador Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Ecuador has 43 embassies abroad, as well as 112 consulates and four other representations. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, hosts 43 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 112 consulates and another two representations located in Ecuador.
Ecuador Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Ecuador. Our local partner is based in Quito which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Ecuador including Cuenca, Manta, Loja and Guayaquil. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Ecuador Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Ecuador from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Ecuador Moody’s rating: Caa3 (first obtained in 2020)
- Ecuador Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2020)
Ecuador Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Ecuador Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Ecuador.
Ecuador Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Ecuador. Our specialist Ecuador skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Ecuador Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Ecuador Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Ecuador. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Ecuador Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Ecuador?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Ecuador?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Ecuador?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
