What We Do
Soft landing in Ecuador
Establishment of gaming and sports betting operations in the country.
Registration with the SRI
Registration as a sports betting operator and the associated tax compliance.
Ongoing legal advisory
Continuous analysis of the sector's regulatory framework and its updates.
Appointment of attorneys for foreign shareholders
Designation of legal representatives for investors located outside Ecuador.
Accounting and financial advisory
Specialized support for the business's accounting and financial operations.
Corporate and company structuring
Design of the legal structure best suited to operate in the sector.
Who leads this practice
Leads HEKA's Gaming Law practice, supporting companies in the gaming and sports betting sector as they establish operations and achieve regulatory compliance in Ecuador.
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Technology and TelecommunicationsDigital regulation applied to gaming and sports betting platforms. Tax LawTax regime applicable to sports betting operators and digital services. Intellectual PropertyProtection of the operator's own brands and platforms.Common questions about Gaming Law
What is "soft landing" for gaming operators in Ecuador?+
It is comprehensive support for legally establishing a gaming operation in the country: company incorporation, tax registration, appointment of attorneys and alignment with the current regulatory framework from the very first day of operation.
What obligations does a sports betting operator have before the SRI?+
It must register in the digital services registry and comply with the VAT treatment applicable to these activities, in addition to the formal and invoicing obligations that correspond to its business model.
What changes under the new Organic Sports Law for operators?+
The law expressly regulates sports betting for the first time, integrating it into the national sports system and requiring standards of transparency, user protection and competition integrity. We adapt your operation to these new obligations.
Can a foreign shareholder operate without residing in Ecuador?+
Yes, through the appointment of an attorney-in-fact with sufficient authority in the country, which allows the operation to remain compliant with the law without the foreign shareholder having to reside permanently in Ecuador.