Ecuador Wealth & Property Tax
Detailed wealth & property tax rates and rules for Ecuador in 2026.
Wealth Tax
Ecuador does not impose a traditional wealth tax, but a temporary solidarity contribution on large estates was implemented in certain years.
Wealth Tax Rate
0%
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Ecuador imposes an inheritance and gift tax at progressive rates from 5% to 35% on amounts exceeding the exempt threshold (approximately USD 71,000). Direct family members receive more favorable rates.
Top Rate
35%
Property Tax
Municipal property taxes in Ecuador are levied at progressive rates from 0.025% to 0.5% of the commercial value. An additional 0.1% applies to rural properties over a certain size. Property transfer tax is approximately 1% of the sale price.
How Ecuador Wealth Tax compares
Ecuador does not tax net wealth. 191 of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks take the same approach, which is useful context when weighing where to live, invest, or incorporate.
