- Ecuador issued a circular clarifying VAT rules for digital services.
- A 15% VAT applies to digital services, including paid online video games, sports predictions, and streaming of sporting events.
- Financial intermediaries must withhold the 15% VAT for nonresident digital service providers at payment.
- The circular addresses VAT obligations for both resident and nonresident digital service providers.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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