Shopify agency for brands across Ecuador
Shopify stores for Ecuadorian brands, priced in dollars, with local card gateways and deferred payments, nationwide couriers and a clear path to export customers.
Shopify experts for Ecuador brands
Ecuador uses the US dollar, which removes currency risk and makes pricing simple for both local and international customers. Online shopping has grown steadily, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday now major events, and shoppers comfortable paying by card in deferred instalments. Ecuadorian brands also have strong export stories: fine-aroma cacao and chocolate, coffee, roses, shrimp and the toquilla straw hats from Montecristi and Cuenca known worldwide as Panama hats.
BOOST STAR Experts builds Shopify stores for Ecuadorian brands selling at home and abroad. We connect local gateways with deferred payment options, set up courier delivery across the coast, highlands and Amazon, make sure orders work with SRI electronic invoicing and write natural Spanish content. For export brands, we add English storefronts, US shipping and product information that meets destination requirements.
Selling online in Ecuador: what your store needs
Cards, deferred payments and local gateways
Ecuadorian shoppers often pay by credit card in deferred instalments, known as pagos diferidos. Bank transfers and QR payments through apps such as Deuna are also common. Shopify Payments is not available in Ecuador, so we connect local gateways such as Kushki, Payphone or Datafast, choosing based on how each integrates with your store.
IVA, SRI invoicing and data protection
IVA rose to 15% in April 2024 and applies to most goods. Businesses must issue electronic invoices authorised by the SRI, and customers frequently ask for invoices with their ID or RUC number. The 2021 Personal Data Protection Law (LOPDP) sets rules for consent and handling customer data online.
Couriers across three regions
Servientrega, Tramaco Express and Laar Courier deliver across the coast, highlands and Amazon, with DHL and FedEx for international shipping. Deliveries between Guayaquil and Quito are usually quick, while remote areas take longer. Shipping to the Galápagos involves biosecurity controls, so some products cannot be sent there at all.
Big sales events and social discovery
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Mother’s Day are major online sales moments in Ecuador. Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp drive discovery, with many shoppers messaging brands before buying. Large Ecuadorian communities in the US and Spain buy food, gifts and fashion from home, adding a valuable international audience.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Ecuador
- Visa & Mastercard
- Deferred payments (pagos diferidos)
- Kushki
- Payphone
- Deuna QR
- Bank transfer
- Cash on delivery
- Servientrega
- Tramaco Express
- Laar Courier
- DHL Express
- FedEx
- IVA (15%)
- SRI electronic invoicing
- Personal Data Protection Law (LOPDP)
- Consumer Protection Law
- Galápagos biosecurity rules
Shopify agency services across Ecuador
Working together
Mainland Ecuador is 10.5 hours behind India. We hold calls at the start of your day, which is our evening, and do the build work overnight so you have progress to review every morning.
Time zone: Ecuador Time (UTC−5; Galápagos UTC−6). Currency: USD ($). Languages: Spanish, Kichwa.
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Which payment gateway works for a Shopify store in Ecuador?
Shopify Payments is not offered in Ecuador, so stores use local gateways such as Kushki, Payphone or Datafast, or PayPal for international buyers. We compare fees, deferred payment support and Shopify integration for your situation, then test every option with real cards before launch.
Can Shopify issue SRI electronic invoices?
Not on its own. We connect your store to an electronic invoicing provider or accounting system authorised in Ecuador, or set up a process for your team. Customers enter their ID or RUC at checkout, so each invoice is issued with the correct details.
Is pricing in US dollars an advantage?
Yes. Because Ecuador uses the dollar, there is no exchange rate risk when selling to the United States, and US customers see familiar prices. You still need to plan for shipping costs and import rules, but pricing and accounting stay much simpler than in most Latin American countries.
Can we sell Ecuadorian chocolate or coffee abroad?
Yes. We set up international storefronts with English content, origin and tasting information, and shipping suited to food products. Destinations such as the US and EU have food import rules, so we work with your exporter to confirm requirements before opening each market.
How do you work with Ecuadorian teams from India?
We hold calls at the start of your working day, which is our evening, and work while you sleep. Each morning you receive a written update and changes to review on a staging store. For Black Friday and other key dates, we agree support times in advance.