Company in Colombia: What You Need to Know About the 2025 Labor Reform
If you own or manage a company in Colombia, the 2025 labor reform directly affects how you hire, manage teams, and stay legally compliant.
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Colombian visa: Did You Enter the country Early in 2025? Be Careful with the 180-Day Limit
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.
Withholding Tax 2025: Lower Thresholds, Higher Self-Withholding Rates
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.
Social Security Contributions Starting July 2025
Are You an Independent Contractor or Do You Hire Freelancers? Here’s How to Handle Social Security Contributions Starting July 2025
The Frisby case: Can someone else register your trademark in another country?
Recently, many Colombians were surprised to see posts on social media announcing the supposed arrival of Frisby, the well-known fried chicken chain, in Spain. But here’s the catch: Frisby never authorized the use of its brand.
THE PROVENZA CASE BY KAROL G – TRADEMARK REGISTRARTION
Registering a trademark may seem like a simple process, but the truth is that many names can face unexpected legal obstacles. A recent and high-profile example is that of Karol G, who tried to register the trademark “PROVENZA” in Colombia but ran into a major issue: her application was denied.
Colombia’s Minimum Wage Rises 9.5% for 2025
In a significant move aimed at improving workers’ quality of life, President Gustavo Petro officially decreed a 9.5% increase in Colombia’s minimum wage for 2025.
CONTINGENCIA EN LA PLATAFORMA DE LA DIAN
En los últimos días, muchos contribuyentes han reportado dificultades al intentar presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos a través de la plataforma de la Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN).
COLOMBIA: WHAT TO EXPECT WITH THE NEW GOVERNMENT?
Colombia recently became the center of the conversation worldwide and no wonder as to why this is happening, since the past presidential elections in the country have been highly…