TIN Check Ecuador

For individuals:

The TIN in Ecuador is known as the Taxpayer Unique Registry (RUC (Registro Único de Contribuyentes)).

Format:

The RUC consists of 13 digits, without letters or special characters. (Format : 9999999999999)
For foreigners, the third digit is always 9.
The last three digits are always 001.

For entites:

International organizations with offices in Ecuador, embassies, consulates and commercial offices are not required to obtain a RUC.

Format:

The RUC consists of 13 digits, without letters or special characters. (Format : 9999999999999)
For foreign entities, the third digit is always 9 and the last three digits are always 001.
For public entities, the third digit is always 6 and the last four digits are always 0001.