1. Tax Identification (RUC / Cédula)
Requirement:
Employees must provide valid tax identification:
Ecuadorian nationals: Cédula de ciudadanía
In some cases: RUC (Registro Único de Contribuyentes), if applicable.
Purpose:
Enables income tax withholding
Required for payroll reporting
Ensures compliance with Ecuadorian tax regulations
The Cédula number is typically sufficient for employees under standard employment.
2. ID Card or Passport and Visa
Requirement:
Ecuadorian nationals: Valid Cédula
Foreign nationals: Valid passport and appropriate visa/work authorization
Purpose:
Verifies identity and nationality
Confirms legal right to reside and work in Ecuador
Required before employment begins
Foreign nationals must have the correct visa category permitting employment.
3. IESS Registration (Social Security)
Requirement:
Employees must be registered with the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute from their first day of work.
Coverage Includes:
Healthcare benefits
Pension contributions
Disability and maternity benefits
Workplace risk insurance
Purpose:
Provides access to social security benefits
Mandatory employer and employee contributions
Required for legal payroll processing
Failure to register employees with IESS may result in penalties.
4. Bank Account Details
Requirement:
Employees must provide local bank account details for salary payments.
Purpose:
Enables compliant electronic salary transfers
Ensures payroll transparency
Required for accounting and reporting compliance
5. Written Employment Contract
Requirement:
A written employment contract must be signed and registered.
Purpose:
Establishes the legal employment relationship
Defines salary, working hours, and duties
Must be registered in the Ministry of Labor’s online system (SUT)
Required for labor compliance inspections
Contracts must generally be registered within 15 days of signing.
6. Work Schedule Registration (SUT System)
Requirement for Gloaballi:
Globalli will register employment information and work schedules in the Unified Work System (SUT).
Purpose:
Officially records employment details
Ensures compliance with labor regulations
Required for Ministry of Labor oversight.