Colombia’s Largest Tax Reform in History: What Changes and How It Affects You
If your Colombian visa is about to expire, your immigration process is still pending, or something unexpected happened, you’ll likely hear about the salvoconducto.
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If your Colombian visa is about to expire, your immigration process is still pending, or something unexpected happened, you’ll likely hear about the salvoconducto.
Investing in real estate is one of the smartest ways to invest in Colombia: not only can it generate solid returns, but it also gives you access to a temporary residence visa that, over time, opens the doors to permanent residency.
If you are renting out a property in Colombia—or planning to do so—you’ve probably asked yourself: Do I have to charge VAT (IVA Colombia)? Do I need to declare these earnings? What exactly are my obligations with DIAN?
Colombia has become an ideal destination for digital nomads.
But amid the excitement, many are encountering an unexpected barrier: visa inadmissibility by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Do you have a company or are you registered in the RUT but haven’t used it in years?
DIAN has just issued a new resolution that could remove you from the system… without you even requesting it.
Do you have a business in Colombia?
Then there’s something you can’t overlook: the processing of personal data from your clients, providers, employees, or users.
If you own or manage a company in Colombia, the 2025 labor reform directly affects how you hire, manage teams, and stay legally compliant.
If you entered the country in January or February 2025 and still don’t have a Colombian visa, you may be approaching the legal limit for staying in Colombia without one.
As of June 1, 2025, Decree 572 of 2025 came into effect, bringing important changes for legal entities in Colombia.
In short? It’s now easier to become subject to withholding tax, and self-withholding rates have increased for many sectors.
Are You an Independent Contractor or Do You Hire Freelancers? Here’s How to Handle Social Security Contributions Starting July 2025