Business Verification in Ecuador

Verifik's Business Verification API helps you authenticate Ecuadorian companies using official government data. It's designed to streamline your KYB (Know Your Business) processes, prevent fraud, and ensure you meet regulatory requirements.

We built this integration for businesses that need a fast, secure, and automated way to confirm the legitimacy of companies, partners, or vendors.

What does this API validate?

Our API connects directly with official records to validate:

• Legal name & RUCEC: Supports Registro Único de Contribuyentes del Ecuador (RUCEC).
• Business information: Returns business name, status, taxpayer type, regime, main economic activity, accounting and withholding flags, contributor dates, and legal representatives.
• Company match: Confirms that the company information matches the RUCEC number.

By verifying these details, you can reduce fraud risk and support compliance workflows.

API Reference

Endpoint

GET https://api.verifik.co/v3/ec/company

Look up an Ecuadorian company using documentType RUCEC and documentNumber (13 digits, no separators). Returns registration-oriented fields—including economic activity, regime, and legal representatives—to support KYB, vendor screening, and compliance.

Headers

Name	Value
Content-Type	application/json
Authorization	Bearer <token>

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description	Example
documentType	string	Yes	Document type. Allowed value: RUCEC.	RUCEC
documentNumber	string	Yes	13-digit RUCEC without spaces or periods.	1793197955001

Request

Node.js

import axios from "axios";

const { data } = await axios.get("https://api.verifik.co/v3/ec/company", {
  params: { documentType: "RUCEC", documentNumber: "1793197955001" },
  headers: { Accept: "application/json", Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.VERIFIK_TOKEN}` },
});
console.log(data);

PHP

<?php
$ch = curl_init("https://api.verifik.co/v3/ec/company");
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    "Accept: application/json",
    "Authorization: Bearer " . getenv("VERIFIK_TOKEN")
]);
$query = http_build_query([
    "documentType" => "RUCEC",
    "documentNumber" => "1793197955001"
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, "https://api.verifik.co/v3/ec/company?".$query);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
echo $response;

Python

import os, requests

url = "https://api.verifik.co/v3/ec/company"
headers = {"Accept": "application/json", "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.getenv('VERIFIK_TOKEN')}"}
params = {"documentType": "RUCEC", "documentNumber": "1793197955001"}
r = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
print(r.json())

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "net/http"
)

func main() {
    url := "https://api.verifik.co/v3/ec/company?documentType=RUCEC&documentNumber=1793197955001"
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", url, nil)
    req.Header.Set("Accept", "application/json")
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer "+getenv("VERIFIK_TOKEN"))
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    fmt.Println(resp.Status)
}

Response

200

{
  "data": {
    "accountingRequired": "SI",
    "businessName": "PANADERÍA Y PASTELERIA 227 S.A.S.",
    "cancellationSuspensionReason": null,
    "category": null,
    "contributorDates": {
      "startOfActivities": "2022-07-19 00:00:00.0",
      "cessation": "",
      "restartOfActivities": "",
      "lastUpdate": "2023-08-09 08:34:14.0"
    },
    "documentNumber": "1793197955001",
    "documentType": "RUCEC",
    "ghostTaxpayer": "NO",
    "legalRepresentatives": [
      {
        "identification": "1708262132",
        "name": "LIZARZABURU CASTILLO PABLO ANDRES"
      }
    ],
    "mainEconomicActivity": "ACTIVIDADES DE PREPARACIÓN Y SERVICIO DE BEBIDAS PARA SU CONSUMO INMEDIATO EN: CAFÉS, TIENDAS DE JUGOS DE FRUTA, VENDEDORES AMBULANTES DE BEBIDAS, ETCÉTERA.",
    "nonexistentTransactions": "NO",
    "regime": "GENERAL",
    "ruc": "1793197955001",
    "specialTaxpayer": "NO",
    "status": "ACTIVO",
    "taxpayerType": "SOCIEDAD",
    "withholdingAgent": "SI"
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "July 17, 2026 6:15 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "CMPY1"
}

404

{
  "code": "NotFound",
  "message": "Record not found."
}

409

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "documentType must be one of: [RUCEC]"
}

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "missing documentNumber\n"
}

401

{
  "message": "Authentication required",
  "code": "UNAUTHORIZED"
}

500

{
  "code": "InternalServerError",
  "message": "Server error."
}

Notes

• documentNumber must be exactly 13 digits without separators.
• Sandbox demo RUC: 1790008959001 (ACERO COMERCIAL ECUATORIANO S.A.).
• Live examples: 1793197955001, 1191795453001.
• Legacy GET /v2/ec/company remains available with a thinner response shape.

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Common Use Cases

• B2B Onboarding: Verify companies instantly during partner or vendor registration.
• Financial Services: Authenticate businesses before opening accounts or processing transactions.
• Compliance & Due Diligence: Validate company information as part of your KYC/KYB workflows.
• E-commerce & Marketplaces: Confirm business legitimacy before allowing companies to sell on your platform.

Official Sources & Reliability

We connect directly with official Ecuadorian government sources to ensure you receive verified, up-to-date information. Every query is handled with strict adherence to security and regulatory standards.

Key Benefits

• Automated Compliance: Streamline your KYB checks to prevent fraud without adding friction for your business partners.
• Instant Results: Process verifications in seconds, perfect for real-time business onboarding.
• Trusted Data: Rely on data sourced directly from official records.
• Easy Integration: Connect easily via our REST API or use our compatible SDKs.

Compliance & Security

We prioritize the safety of your data. Verifik uses advanced encryption (HTTPS/TLS 1.3) and strict privacy management standards to ensure confidentiality. Our service is monitored 24/7 for availability and offers role-based access controls to keep your team's access secure.

About Verifik

Verifik is a leading platform for identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention across Latin America. Our APIs automate KYC, KYB, AML, and biometric validation processes, connecting businesses with official data sources in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, and beyond.