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Corporate Tax

What Taxes Does a Foreign Company Pay in Colombia?

A complete breakdown of corporate income tax, VAT, ICA, withholding taxes, and DIAN compliance for foreign entities — with rates and deadlines.

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🧳 Expat Tax Guides

Expat Tax

Tax Residency in Colombia for Expats: Do You Owe Colombian Taxes?

The 183-day rule, worldwide income obligations, and what happens once you cross the threshold.

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Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad Taxes in Colombia: What You Must Know in 2026

How long you can stay before triggering Colombian tax residency, and strategies to stay compliant.

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US Expat Tax

Double Taxation for US Citizens Living in Colombia: What You Must Know

FEIE, Foreign Tax Credit, FBAR/FATCA and how American expats navigate dual tax obligations.

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Visa Certification

Colombian Visa Financial Certification: CPA Letter for Rentista & Pensionado Visas

What Migración Colombia requires, income thresholds, and why only a Colombian CPA can certify.

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Relocation Guide

Moving to Medellín: Complete Financial & Tax Checklist for Expats

Before you arrive, month one, and ongoing annual tasks — a step-by-step financial guide.

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Exit Strategy

How to Renounce Colombian Tax Residency: A Legal & Practical Guide

The right way to exit Colombian fiscal residency — without ghosting DIAN and creating future problems.

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🏢 Corporate & Business

Business Formation

How to Open a Company in Colombia as a Foreigner

Step-by-step incorporation guide: SAS formation, required documents, costs, and DIAN registration.

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Entity Types

SAS vs. Other Business Structures in Colombia: Which Is Right for You?

Compare SAS, SA, LTDA, and foreign branches — liability, taxes, and governance explained.

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HR & Payroll

How to Hire Employees in Colombia: Payroll, Social Security & Legal Requirements

Mandatory benefits, parafiscales, electronic payroll, and common mistakes foreign employers make.

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Multinational

Transfer Pricing in Colombia: Rules for Multinationals & Foreign Companies

Arm's length standards, documentation requirements, and massive penalties for non-compliance.

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IFRS / NIIF

IFRS Accounting Standards in Colombia: What Foreign Companies Must Know

Which NIIF group applies to your company, US GAAP vs. IFRS differences, and the Revisor Fiscal requirement.

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Trade & Customs

Import & Export Business Taxes in Colombia

Customs duties, VAT recovery on imports, export zero-rating, Free Trade Zones, and FTAs.

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🏠 Investment & Real Estate

Real Estate

Buying Real Estate in Colombia as a Foreigner: Taxes & Accounting Guide

Acquisition taxes, rental income treatment, capital gains at 15%, and the Formulario Cambiario.

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Airbnb & Rentals

Airbnb & Rental Income Taxes in Colombia: What Foreign Hosts Must Know

How DIAN treats short-term rental income, expense deductions, and IVA obligations for multi-unit operators.

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Wealth Tax

Colombia Wealth Tax for Foreigners: What You Must Declare

Thresholds, progressive rates up to 1.5%, which assets count, and planning strategies.

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Crypto & Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency Taxes in Colombia: What Crypto Investors Must Know

DIAN's position on crypto, capital gains vs. ordinary income treatment, staking income, and foreign exchange rules.

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Banking

How to Open a Bank Account in Colombia as a Foreigner

Which banks accept foreigners, required documents, and international money transfer rules.

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📋 DIAN & Tax Compliance

DIAN Guide

DIAN for Foreigners: What Every Expat and Foreign Business Must Know

NIT, RUT, filing deadlines, penalties, and how to communicate with Colombia's tax authority.

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VAT / IVA

VAT in Colombia (IVA) — Complete Guide for Expats & Foreign Businesses

Rates (19%, 5%, 0%), who must register, digital services VAT, bimonthly filing, and input tax recovery.

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Corporate Tax

What Taxes Does a Foreign Company Pay in Colombia?

35% corporate income tax, IVA, ICA, withholding tax, and all DIAN obligations explained.

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International Tax

Double Taxation for US Citizens Living in Colombia

No US–Colombia treaty, FEIE limitations, Foreign Tax Credit, and FBAR/FATCA compliance.

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