UK–Ecuador double taxation agreement (DTA) now in force
in EcuadorTrade barrier summary
DTAs are bilateral agreements between countries that regulate the taxation of income flowing across borders to prevent that income from being taxed twice. The UK–Ecuador DTA came into force on 19 December 2024 and took effect from 1 January 2025 for all Ecuadorian income taxes and UK income subject to withholding tax at source. It applies to UK corporation tax from 1 April 2025 and income tax from 6 April 2025, unless withheld at source. This DTA aims to eliminate tax barriers for UK businesses, provide dispute resolution and assistance, and protect against tax avoidance and discrimination. It complements the existing trade agreement, aiming to boost investment, trade and job creation between the 2 countries. The DTA between the UK and Ecuador aids the improvement of the bilateral trade and investment relations through the prevention of double and excessive taxation, as well as increasing tax certainty.
You can find further details at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukecuador-convention-for-the-elimination-of-double-taxation-with-respect-to-taxes-on-income-and-on-capital-gains-and-the-prevention-of-tax-evasion-a
Sectors affected
- Mining
- Healthcare services
- Medical devices and equipment
Resolved
Yes - December 2024
Date reported
25 February 2021
Last updated
22 May 2026
Public ID
PID-9J4VAG
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