Provides advice on how to perform due diligence and in what areas it is necessary for a U.S. company. Includes information on the U.S. Commercial Service International Company Profile service.
Last Published: 8/8/2016

U.S. companies should take care in selecting their Ecuadorian partners. In performing due diligence, U.S. companies should seek the services of a reputable local lawyer.

U.S. small and medium-sized businesses can save time and money by contracting with Partner Post Quito to perform an International Partner Search (IPS) to find pre-qualified global partners who express interest in their products and services. Partner Post Quito can generate a customized International Company Profile (ICP) to evaluate your potential business partner. The ICP is researched and prepared by our trade specialists and enable U.S. small and medium-sized businesses to more effectively assess overseas companies. To contract for an IPS or an ICP, contact ecuadorcommercial@state.gov.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.