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General Regulation to the Organic Law of National Solidarity, Delimitation of Corporate Purpose for Simplified Joint Stock Companies
Through the General Regulations to the Organic Law of National Solidarity (Executive Decree No. 54, Official Register Supplement 81 of July 15, 2025), a direct restriction is established on the activities of simplified joint stock companies (SAS) in Ecuador, which may not engage in the following activities: SAS companies incorporated prior to the publication date…
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Application of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Principle for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products as provided in Ministerial Agreement MAATE-2023-134
On February 1, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE) published Ministerial Agreement MAATE-2023-134 (hereinafter, the ‘Ministerial Agreement’) in Official Register No. 490, by which it issued the Technical Standard for the Application of the Extended Producer Responsibility Principle in the Comprehensive Management of Expired or Out-of-Specification Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products. This…
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New Organic Law on People with Disabilities
On July 3, 2025, the Organic Law on People with Disabilities was published in the Fourth Supplement No. 73 – Official Register, which represents a comprehensive reform of the existing regulations, aimed at guaranteeing fundamental rights and promoting the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. Key reforms of the new law in the…
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Reforms to the Organic Law of the National Public Procurement System Introduced by the Organic Law on Public Integrity (LOIP)
The Organic Law on Public Integrity (LOIP), published on June 26, 2025, in the Official Register, introduced a robust package of reforms to various legal frameworks, including the Organic Law of the National Public Procurement System (LOSNCP). The central aim of these reforms is to strengthen transparency, institutional ethics, preventive oversight, and the fight against…
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New statement from the Superintendence for the Protection of Personal Data (SPDP) on the relationship in the processing of personal data between Insurance Companies and Healthcare Facilities
In the exercise of the powers granted to it by the Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data («LOPDP»), and through a non-binding opinion that does not generate general legal effects, the Superintendence for the Protection of Personal Data («SPDP»), through Official Communication No. SPDP-IRD-2025-0090-O, issued a response to the following inquiry: «Should insurance…
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Rules for the application of the remission of interest, fines, costs, and surcharges derived from taxes administered and collected by the Internal Revenue Service, as outlined in the Thirteenth Transitory Provision of the Organic Law of Public Integrity
Date: June 30, 2025 | Official Register Third Supplement No. 70; SRI Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000015, dated June 27, 2025. Subject: Application of the remission regime for 100% of interest, fines, surcharges, and costs on tax obligations. Remission will be applied once payment of the principal is verified by December 31, 2025. Finally, payments that exceed…
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Rules for the Cancellation of Sales Invoices, Withholding Tax Documents, and Complementary Documents Issued in Electronic Format
Date: June 30, 2025 | Official Register Third Supplement No. 70; SRI Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000014, dated June 27, 2025. Subject: Cancellation of sales receipts, withholding vouchers, and supplementary documents issued in electronic format. This Resolution will enter into force as of August 1, 2025, in accordance with its Final Provision. If you require additional information,…
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BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Industrial Danec S.A. on strategic acquisition of majority stake in La Industria Harinera S.A.
Quito, Ecuador – July 3, 2025 – BUSTAMANTE FABARA, a premier law firm renowned for its leadership in mergers and acquisitions and its deep experience in complex cross-border transactions, is proud to announce its role as counsel to Industrial Danec S.A. in the acquisition of a majority stake in La Industria Harinera S.A. (“LIHSA”), a…
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Well-Known Trademarks in Ecuador and the Andean Community: Regional Protection with Commercial Recognition
In today’s competitive environment, protecting intangible assets—such as trademarks—is essential for securing the positioning and reputation of products or services. Among the most prominent legal concepts in this area is the well-known trademark, a distinctive sign that, due to its high commercial recognition within the relevant economic sector, enjoys a special protection regime in Ecuador…
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Agenda of the Daily Stoic Journal and Its Contribution to My Career as a Lawyer, Woman, and Mother
«Obstacles are part of life. Even the most powerful and fortunate cannot escape this reality.» Practicing law entails constant exposure to conflict, the search for solutions, meticulous attention to detail, the pressure of deadlines, and a profound responsibility to clients who place their trust in our judgment. While there may be cases that evoke different…