Ecuador’s tax authority has announced a 15% VAT on iGaming services, including betting, sports prediction markets, online video games, and digital entertainment platforms. Operators must issue receipts, collect VAT from users, and remit payments to the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI), while non‑resident operators using intermediaries face withholding requirements.
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KPMG · about 1 month ago
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Key Takeaways
A 15% VAT will apply to iGaming services in Ecuador starting 15 April 2026.
Operators must issue receipts, collect VAT from users, and remit all payments to the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI).
Intermediaries must withhold 100% of the VAT and remit it to the tax authorities; if no intermediaries are used, users must issue tax returns and pay the tax.
Primary source
Read the full article at AffPapaThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 15 April 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Ecuador. The original source is AffPapa.
