Nexo Legal · Medellín, Colombia
Lawyers and accountants for foreigners in Colombia
Moving to Colombia, buying property, opening a company or filing taxes here?
Nexo Legal is a law and accounting firm in Medellín that handles your visa, your legal matters and your taxes in Colombia, and your company's too.
4.8 on Google · 251 reviews
What brings you to Colombia?
Start a business in Colombia
Company formation, accounting, contracts and work visas for your team.
Legal and accounting for your company
For a company already running in Colombia: bookkeeping, taxes, contracts and your team, handled by lawyers and accountants at one firm.
Get your Colombia visa
The visa types, their requirements and what each one costs, so you know which one is yours.
Invest or buy property
Buying a home or investing in Colombia: title checks, bringing your funds in from abroad the right way, and the investor visa, in one plan.
Marry a Colombian
Civil marriage, prenuptial agreement and the spouse visa, with the documents from your country ready on time.
Retire in Colombia
The retirement visa, the health insurance it requires and the taxes on your pension, sorted before you move.
Get the right health insurance for your visa
Several visas require health insurance before you apply. Plans that meet the requirement, from USD 435 a year, including ages 76 to 85.
Already living here?
Taxes, residency and documents.
In Colombia, every decision has a legal and a tax side
- Getting a different answer from each person you ask?
- Not sure what your visa or your company will really cost?
- Not sure which of your plans has a tax side?
One decision usually brings others with it, and they are easy to miss:
- Opening a companyComes with legal and tax obligations, and they vary with its economic activity.
- Buying a propertyThe price in the deed affects the capital gains tax you'll pay when you sell.
- Renting it on AirbnbThe rental income is taxed in Colombia even if you don't live here.
- More than 183 days a year hereCan make you a tax resident.
- Getting marriedChanges how your assets are shared.
These are only a few examples.
Every case works this way: our lawyers and accountants look at the legal and the tax side of each step together, so you see the full picture before you decide.
How it works
- One team
Immigration, legal and tax, under one roof in Medellín.
- Fees in writing
You see our fee and the government's charges separately, before you start.
- Service to an international standard
In English or Spanish, with one person in charge of your case and everything agreed in writing.
- Beyond today's paperwork
We look at how your situation changes with each decision, and flag the risks ahead in time.
Practice areas
Don't see your case?
Tell us about it. In a free 15-minute call, we assess it and send you a proposal.
In-depth questions? 1-hour consultation: COP 400,000 (about USD 121).Outside what we do? We refer you to someone who does.
Who you'll work with
You get one team for the legal, tax and immigration side of your plans, so you can live and do business in Colombia with peace of mind.
Santiago Arroyave
Partner and director of the legal department
- Specialist in Business Law
- Specialist in Financial Law, Universidad EAFIT
Tomás Restrepo
Partner and director of the immigration department
- Specialist in Business Law
- Has led Nexo Legal's immigration practice since 2020
Mauricio Naranjo
Partner and director of tax and accounting
- Master’s in Procedural Law
- Specialist in Tax Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia
- 3partners lead the legal, tax and immigration areas
- 22professionals in corporate, private, employment, intellectual property, immigration and tax law
- Medellínour own office
When we had the chance to do business abroad, we saw firsthand the gap between the quality standards of foreign companies and Colombian ones.
We created Nexo to be the bridge: accessible solutions and a partner you can trust for any operation in Colombia.
What our clients say
4.8
Based on 251 reviews
Google
Maria Isabel SNovember 12, 2026
Great human quality, the team was always there to solve all my questions. 100% recommend it
Nikola Tarasiuk CorreaOctober 26, 2026
Great service! Tomás who was taking care of my case was very responsive and helpful with every step of the process. Highly recommended :)
Kent MennemSeptember 17, 2026
Nexo Legal provides great services. They are extremely responsive and efficient! Highly recommended.
Joshua HarrisSeptember 14, 2026
They have been super helpful with me through multiple rounds of figuring out my visa and paying taxes. Nexo is who I go to for all my legal needs
Ken KanouseSeptember 6, 2026
I have used Nexo Legal for filing mine and my wife's Colombian income taxes the past 3 years. While I am retired and Colombia doesn't tax my retirement income, the filing still needs to be done. Each year the tax accountant requests the necessary information early so they can be filed accurately on time. They are very easy to work with, and I'd recommend using them for all you accounting and legal needs.
Chris HumphreyAugust 20, 2026
I’ve trusted Tomas and Nexo team on multiple visa applications and would highly recommend them when considering your next legal needs
daniela sanchezAugust 4, 2026
Great experience atty Tomas was very helpful in walking me through every step of the way and keeping me calm and stress free . I would highly recommend this firm with my eyes closed 🙂
Mark HarringtonJuly 31, 2026
Tomas handled my wife's visa application very professionally and was always available to address any questions or issues. Five stars
Arthur WalstonJuly 29, 2026
This was my first time working with The Nexo Firm. I have nothing but high regards for this Firm and specially for Tomas Restrepo. Tomas helped me with my visa process and communicated with me on the progress from start to finish. Plus, his English is very good so there is no language barrier. So, if your traveling aboard and you need help with the visa process, I highly recommend The Nexo Firm and Tomas Restrepo!
Shivaya GuraveJuly 22, 2026
Camila recently helped me obtain my RUT tax registration then did the necessary paperwork and filed my Colombian tax for 2025. Fast, reasonable price, in flawless English. I highly recommend her and Nexo Legal.
nicca louisJuly 7, 2026
All the way from NJ, USA this firm helped me revolve matters in Columbia so fast! I'm appreciative and glad I got the chance to work with them because I would still be fighting this legal battle if I did it on my own!
LilyJuly 6, 2026
Camila was a great accountant to work with and made filing taxes in Colombia as a digital nomad super easy! Thank you
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Questions we hear every week
Do I need a lawyer to get a visa in Colombia?
No. You can apply directly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. People hire us to avoid rejections and delays, and when the visa is tied to a property, a company or taxes.
At Nexo Legal, in Medellín, the immigration department is led by Tomás Restrepo. Our fees start at COP 1,750,905, depending on the visa, and include a second application if the first is not admitted or is denied.
How much do your services cost?
It depends on the service. Each service page shows our fee and the government's charges separately. Your first case assessment is free.
Can you help me before I arrive in Colombia?
Yes. Most visa applications are filed online, and we work with clients by WhatsApp, call and video call.
Do you also handle my taxes in Colombia?
Yes. Our accountants prepare income tax returns and RUT registration for foreigners.
What if my case isn't listed here?
Book a consultation. If it's outside what we do, we'll tell you and refer you to someone who does.
What will happen after you fill out this form?
After you send the form, our team reviews your case and a specialist contacts you, usually within the hour during business hours, to clarify details and outline the next steps.
Nexo Legal is a private law and accounting firm, not a government office. Visa decisions are made by Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.