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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…
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New Organic Reform Law to Various Legal Bodies to Guarantee the Labor Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Rare Diseases, Orphans, Catastrophic and High Complexity Conditions, and Their Substitutes
On June 20, 2025, the «Organic Reform Law to Various Legal Bodies to Guarantee the Labor Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Rare Diseases, Orphans, Catastrophic and High Complexity Conditions, and Their Substitutes» was published in the Fifth Supplement No. 64 of the Official Register. This legal reform incorporates significant labor guarantees for these groups, introducing…
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Implementation of the Supervision and Control Fee by the Mining Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOM)
In Official Gazette No. 64 dated June 20, 2025, Resolution No. ARCOM-003/25, issued by the Mining Regulation and Control Agency (hereinafter, “ARCOM”), was published. Through this resolution, ARCOM established the Supervision and Control Fee. The implementation of this fee aims to strengthen technical supervision and control activities, enhance operational and logistical management, and support the…