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Global Retirement Report: Ecuador

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Introduction

Rankings Snapshot

Index
Ranking
Score
Overall Ranking
30th
79.48
Procedure Index
17th
87.22
Citizenship and Mobility Index
17th
87.92
Economics Index
11th
96.7
Quality of Life Index
20th
80.52
Tax Optimization Index
23rd
81
Safety and Integration Index
39th
67.2

Country Information at a Glance

Category
Details
Legal Provision
Pensioner Visa
Region
South America
Income Requirements
$ 1.275,00
Processing Time
2 months
Family Member Inclusion
The main applicant can include spouse or legal partner, minor children
Tax Benefits
Worldwide tax system. Inheritance and gift taxes only imposed for assets in Ecuador: 2,5%-35%. No wealth tax. No taxes for foreign income pensions if not remitted
Path to Citizenship
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Footnotes
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