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SRI clarifies 15% VAT applies to online betting in Ecuador

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Ecuador’s Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI) clarified that online betting and other qualifying digital services are subject to the country’s 15% VAT. Local operators must collect and report the tax, while foreign platforms using local payment providers rely on those intermediaries to withhold it; users are responsible where no intermediary is involved.

Operators, payment intermediaries and users each have distinct VAT collection or reporting duties for qualifying digital services.

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