Lundi supports compliant employment in Ecuador for specialist hires — Quito for corporate, Guayaquil for commercial operations. USD-denominated economy with minimal currency risk. For broader Latin American scaling we typically recommend Colombia, Mexico, or Peru.
Ecuador's professional talent is concentrated in Quito (political and corporate capital) and Guayaquil (commercial port city). The country uses the US dollar (dollarized economy since 2000), eliminating currency risk for international employers — a meaningful operational advantage. Employer social contributions run ~11.15% above gross. Strong fit for specialist hires, Ecuadorian market presence, or operations specifically valuing USD-denominated payroll. For broader Latin American scaling Lundi typically recommends Colombia (deeper tech and BD talent), Mexico (deeper everything), or Peru (similar Andean profile).
What it costs to employ someone through Lundi.
Lundi's cost is the all-in cost of the employee — gross salary plus statutory employer contributions plus customary benefits — and a Lundi management fee on top. The management fee depends on team size and scope: smaller teams pay a higher per-head rate, teams of 20+ get materially better unit economics, and Build–Operate–Transfer engagements are structured separately.
The alternative paths look like: setting up your own local entity (meaningful months of legal and accounting work, plus ongoing in-country HR, payroll, and compliance infrastructure), engaging a local recruitment agency on contingency (typically a percentage of first-year compensation, paid once, with no ongoing employment relationship), or hiring as a contractor (lower upfront cost, real misclassification risk in most jurisdictions). Lundi is faster than entity setup, structurally different from contingency recruitment, and lower-risk than contractor arrangements.
Talk to us for specific pricing.
There is no notice stipulated notice period and employers are only required to adhere to whatever agreement spelled out in the employment contract.
Lundi works with companies building teams of 10 or more across business, technical, and operational functions . Not for one-off hires or individual placements.
EOR platforms employ individuals for you. Lundi recruits, employs, and operates concentrated teams — including day-to-day management, HR, and an optional path to your own entity. It's the operating model for companies that have outgrown the EOR ceiling.
