🌍 Why an Ecuador Client Requested a Tax Residence Certificate — Dream Garden’s Apostille Compliance Case

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1. The Background

When Dream Garden (Toymaker in China) was finalizing an indoor playground project with an Ecuadorian client, everything seemed smooth — the design was approved, the materials were selected, and the quotation was confirmed.

But before arranging payment, the client suddenly requested one more document:

“Please provide a Chinese Certificate of Tax Residence, legalized with an Apostille.”

Many factories might find this confusing.
Why would a client buying playground equipment ask for a tax document from the Chinese government?

The truth is, this certificate plays a key role in international trade and compliance, especially in transactions between countries with Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs).

2. Why Did the Ecuador Client Request This?

China and Ecuador signed a Double Taxation Agreement to avoid charging tax twice on the same income.
Under this agreement, the Ecuadorian buyer can enjoy a tax deduction or exemption — but only if they can prove that the seller (Dream Garden) is a Chinese tax resident.

To do this, they must submit:

  • A Tax Residence Certificate issued by China’s State Taxation Administration

  • Legalized with an Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China

This certification allows the Ecuadorian tax authority (SRI) to officially recognize the seller’s tax status, which means:
✅ No double taxation
✅ Clear and compliant international payment
✅ Higher trust between both sides

3. What Is an Apostille?

The Apostille is a form of international document legalization under the Hague Convention of 1961, confirming that a document’s signature and seal are authentic.

Since November 7, 2023, China has officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention.
This means that documents certified by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs are now directly valid in over 120 countries — including Ecuador, Spain, Portugal, France, Chile, and Mexico — without needing extra embassy legalization.

For exporters, the Apostille acts as an international trust passport —
a signal that your documents and company are officially verified by the Chinese government.

4. Dream Garden’s Real Case with Ecuador

When the client, Multicines S.A., made this request, Dream Garden immediately coordinated the process:

  1. Applied for the Tax Residence Certificate through the Wenzhou Tax Bureau

  2. Obtained bilingual notarization (Chinese–English)

  3. Sent it for Apostille legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing

The final document — with an official silver stamp, serial number, and QR code — was recognized by Ecuador’s SRI without any issue.
The client received their tax benefit, completed payment, and confirmed future cooperation with Dream Garden.

This experience not only ensured compliance but also strengthened our client’s trust and confidence in Dream Garden as a professional, internationally recognized supplier.

5. Why This Document Matters for Exporters

Many manufacturers think Apostille certification is complicated or unnecessary.
In fact, it brings tangible benefits:

BenefitDescription
Tax complianceAllows clients to apply DTA benefits and avoid double taxation
Customer trustProves your company is officially registered and tax-compliant
Government recognitionAccepted for public projects, tenders, and large contracts
Smooth banking & shippingHelps prevent payment or customs delays
SEO & brand credibilitySignals “government trustworthiness” to Google and clients

In the era of global transparency, compliance is part of brand strength.
A simple Apostille-certified document can make the difference between a one-time deal and a long-term international partnership.

6. Which Countries Commonly Require It

Dream Garden has seen similar document requests from clients in:

  • Latin America: Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Argentina

  • Europe: Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, UK

  • Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco

  • Asia: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand

These countries all recognize the Hague Apostille Convention, meaning documents issued in China with Apostille certification are immediately valid in their territory.

7. The Key Takeaway — Compliance Builds Trust

When an international buyer requests a Tax Residence Certificate or Apostille, it’s not bureaucracy — it’s a sign of recognition.
It means they see your company as a serious, long-term partner worth validating through official channels.

At Dream Garden (Toymaker in China), we believe compliance is part of quality.
Beyond designing and manufacturing indoor playground equipment, we also ensure that every cooperation is legally sound, tax-compliant, and internationally credible.

This is how we turn trust into long-term business — one certified document at a time.

✉️ Dream Garden — Trusted Playground Manufacturer from China

Company: Wenzhou Dream Garden Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd.
Brand: Toymaker in China
Focus: Indoor Playground Equipment, Trampoline Parks, Family Entertainment Centers
Email: info@toymakerinchina.com
Website: www.toymakerinchina.com

Location: 中国浙江省温州市

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