Ecuadorian Health Insurance Matters for Expats
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada February 17th, 2020 When contemplating their relocation to Ecuador, or even when already here, it’s common for […]Bringing, Importing & Transporting Pets to Ecuador (Plus the Reverse!)
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada February 10th, 2020 For those Expats needing/wanting to make their move to Ecuador become that of a […]Taxes In Ecuador: How They Apply (or NOT..) to Foreigners Residing Here
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 31st, 2020 In their excitement about moving to Ecuador, a large percentage of foreigners are at […]Ecuador Legal Cases & Ecuadorian Court Matters: Case Filings, Appeals and the Like
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 24th, 2020 As more and more foreigners make their moves to Ecuador and go about their […]Ecuadorian Construction Contracts & Hiring Employees vs. Independent Contractors in Ecuador
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 20th, 2020 As this article shall be a two to three pronged discussion regarding the various […]Power of Attorney Documents in Ecuador: Best Reasons & Uses of Them, Plus How & How Not to Do So
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 13th, 2020 While enjoying and frolicking about per your new life here in Ecuador, the question […]Ecuador Gun Laws & Arms that are Legal to Carry and/or Own in Ecuador
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 19th, 2019 Many an Expat, whether contemplating their move to Ecuador or already residing here, […]“Help, I Got Defrauded In Ecuador & Lost My Shirt!”
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 12th, 2019 Unfortunately, it happens..Having the absolute best of intentions, an unsuspecting foreigner while living […]Ecuadorian Transit Law and the Rules of the Road in Ecuador
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada September 25th, 2019 Ecuadorian Transit Law There are many auto accidents in Ecuador every year, and […]Ecuadorian Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ecuador
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada September 15th, 2019 Mediation in Ecuador is an informal, non-binding and private means of discussing and hopefully […]Ecuadorian Non-Profit Organizations, Ecuador Foundations & American NGOs in Ecuador
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada September 6th, 2019 Expats living in Ecuador will usually at some point along the way reflect upon […]Divorce in Ecuador & Ecuadorian Prenuptial Agreements
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Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada July 15th, 2019 Though the historical center of Cuenca (as Ecuador’s third largest city) has a lot to offer […]Activities and Attractions To Visit In Ecuador
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Written By: Attorney Sara Chaca July 1st, 2019 Well folks, here we are with news of yet another change to Ecuador’s Immigration Law for visa purposes, […]Top 10 Benefits of Retiring in Ecuador & Top 15 Cities to Live in!
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada June 1st, 2019 Ecuador is quickly becoming a popular choice for retirement. For multiple consecutive years now, it has […]Choose Ecuador and Make the Most of Your Retirement
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada May 24th, 2019 Most people wonder about the feasibility of retiring comfortably, especially with the volatility of the economy […]10+ Best Things to See and Do in Ecuador
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Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 4th, 2019 What is the Monthly Cost of Living in Cuenca? Some sources may say that you can […]Planning Your Life and/or Retirement in Ecuador
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Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada March 30th, 2019 Ecuador is a great destination for people who are retiring and want to move overseas. There […]House Hunting in Ecuador
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Seldom does a day go by in Ecuador where I don’t receive an email or phone call from a person in another country needing or wanting […]Senior Benefits in Ecuador / Financial Benefits for Seniors in Ecuador
Each and every year, Ecuador remains one of the best (most nominated/voted) places in the world for retirees to enjoy their retirement on a budget (not […]Defamation in Ecuador & Ecuadorian Libel Law, Oh My!
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 13th, 2019 So hey, did you happen to hear that little ditty about the $40+ million lawsuit […]Opening a Small Business in Ecuador
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 8th, 2018 For any new (or possibly not so new) Expat who has moved to Ecuador, the question […]Importing Commercial Products and/or Registering Self-Created Products in Ecuador
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 1st, 2018 While most Expats who move to Ecuador simply desire a stress-free life or […]Getting Married in Ecuador: For Better or for Worse
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada March 25th, 2018 Besides living and loving life here in beautiful Ecuador, many an Expat, in and of […]Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador: How do I and/or should I?
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 11th, 2018 As a Resident of Ecuador, the decision of whether to obtain one’s Ecuador […]The Best End-of-Life Plan in Ecuador
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada Revised on August 3rd, 2018 Ecuador..You came, you saw, you conquered! So, besides enjoyably spending the rest of […]Wills in Ecuador: Do You Need One?
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada Revised on August 4th, 2018 While naturally, laws in Ecuador are always changing, Ecuador DOES generally respect Ecuadorian […]The Moving to Ecuador Visa Process & More!
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Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 28th, 2018 To borrow a page from the great American poet, Robert Frost, and his possibly most famous […]New Ecuadorian Immigration Law: Here is What You Need to Know
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney-Abogada of “Ecuador Visas” June 7th, 2017 The new Immigration Law of Ecuador of 2017, also called the “Human Mobility Act” (known in Spanish […]Ecuadorian Citizenship & Naturalization: What You Need to Know
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada of “Ecuador Visas” March 16th, 2018 Following moving to Ecuador and obtaining one’s Residency Visa(s), in and of their first few […]Buying Property in Ecuador: What You Need to Know
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney–Abogada Revised on December 27th, 2018 Buying a property in Ecuador, if you are in love or smitten with one, can be […]10 Things to Know Before Moving to Ecuador
Written By: Attorney Sara Chaca, of Cuenca, Ecuador Congratulations! Because, if you are reading this article, then you have either already decided, or are soon to […]Assisting You for Your Ecuador Residency Visa
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