Ecuador Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in ecuador, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
Licensing Requirements for Professional Services
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Ecuador licensing requirements for professional services are generally strict. For example, attorneys trained or licensed in the United States cannot practice law in Ecuador without obtaining an Ecuadorian law degree. However, U.S.-licensed attorneys may manage private law firms or work on international legal matters.

U.S.-trained professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, pharmacists, engineers, and accountants, seeking to practice in Ecuador should contact the relevant government ministries or professional associations to determine the process for receiving a license to practice in Ecuador. Translators and business consultants can establish their offices and run their businesses without requiring an Ecuadorian degree or license to practice.