Mauricio Naranjo
Partner and director of tax and accounting
- Master’s in Procedural Law
- Specialist in Tax Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia
For foreigners who live or invest in Colombia
Tax advisor in Colombia: tax planning before you file
A tax advisor in Colombia reviews everything that creates taxes for you, from income tax to VAT, and organizes it.
Then you get an action plan in writing, so you pay what the law requires and no more.
Handled by Mauricio Naranjo, partner and director of tax and accountingReviewed on November 10, 2026
4.8 on Google · 251 reviews
Is this service for you?
Planning pays off when your finances have many parts.
- You own a company, or several. In Colombia, abroad, or both.
- You have investments. Shares, funds or property, here and abroad.
- You receive dividends, rent or a pension. On top of your salary or your business income.
- Your income comes from more than one country. You want to know what each one taxes, and what Colombia credits.
- You earn a high salary, even from one employer. You want every deduction the law allows, and to know which payments are taxed and which are not.
4 steps from your first call to your written plan
The study takes 15 business days once we have all your information.
We hear your case
You tell us where your income comes from and what you need the plan for.
We tell you whether the study fits before you pay.
We tell you what to send
We send you the list of documents your case needs, in Colombia and abroad.
What is missing changes the result, so the clock starts when it is complete.
We review and organize
We go through every income, asset and tax that applies to you, in Colombia and abroad.
We look for each deduction and benefit the law allows, with its scope and its risks.
We hand you your plan
A written action plan with the measures for your case, in the order to apply them.
We meet to walk you through it.
You may also need
Services foreigners add to their tax planning.
A case we see often
- The move
A foreigner moved to Colombia and stayed more than 183 days in 2025.
He did not plan for it, and he became a tax resident (Estatuto Tributario, art. 10).
- The return
In 2026, he had to file his 2025 return, with his income from Colombia and abroad (Estatuto Tributario, art. 9).
The tax due was much higher than he expected.
- Too late for 2025
A return reports a year that already happened.
Nothing he did in 2025 could be changed, so he paid it in full.
Tax planning works on the year ahead, not on the year you are filing.
Is your next tax year still ahead? Write to us before it closes, and we plan it with you. →
What the study looks at
Your whole situation, side by side, before the year closes.
- Your residency. Your days in Colombia in the year.
- Each source of income. Salary, pension, rent, dividends and retirement funds, here and abroad.
- What you own. Your assets in Colombia and abroad, and the returns they bring with them.
- Tax you pay at home. Whether it can be credited in Colombia (Estatuto Tributario, art. 254).
- Your home country. We plan the Colombian side, with your taxes at home as an input.
What we need from you to start
Send what you have. With it, we tell you whether the study fits.
- What you need the plan for: residency, a sale, a move or your next return
- Your entry and exit dates from Colombia
- Every source of income: salary, pension, rent, dividends, retirement fund withdrawals
- Your assets in Colombia and abroad: accounts, investments, property
- Your retirement funds abroad, such as a 401(k), an IRA or a pension
- Your last tax return in your home country
This is only where we start.
The full list for your case could be longer, and we send it after the first call.
Questions foreigners ask us about tax planning
Is there a legal way to pay less tax in Colombia?
Yes, within what the law allows you.
As a tax resident, you can use the deductions and exempt income the law recognizes.
Which ones fit, and up to how much, depends on your income and assets: that is what the study works out.
No lawyer can guarantee a tax result, because the DIAN decides on your returns.
I already passed 183 days in Colombia. Is it too late to plan?
No. Planning still gets your next tax year ready.
The year that already closed is reported as it happened, and we can file it for you.
Does a digital nomad visa change the 183-day count?
No. Your days count the same whatever your visa, and entry and exit days count too (Estatuto Tributario, art. 10).
What is the difference between tax planning and a tax projection?
The projection tells you how much you would pay as a tax resident, and the items you could deduct.
The planning includes the projection, plus a written action plan with the measures for your case, in the order to apply them.
Filing your return is a separate service. Colombia taxes for foreigners →
Can you plan around a U.S. LLC or another company I own abroad?
Yes. We review how Colombia taxes the company and what it pays you once you live here.
Your taxes in the company's country stay with your advisor there.
I own a company in Colombia. Can you plan its taxes?
Yes, for the same fee as a study for a person.
We review its taxes before it files, VAT included, and whether it can opt for the Simple Tax Regime (SIMPLE) (Estatuto Tributario, art. 906).
Where are you? Do I have to come to the office?
No. The whole process can be done online.
If you prefer to meet in person, we are at Parque Empresarial Calle Once, Cl. 11 #43b-50, office 407, El Poblado, Medellín.
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 handles your case
Your plan is made by the tax and accounting team: tax lawyers and accountants on the same case.
- 3partners lead the legal, tax and immigration areas
- 22professionals in corporate, private, employment, intellectual property, immigration and tax law
- Medellínour own office
What our clients say
4.8
Based on 251 reviews
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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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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. The DIAN, Colombia's tax authority, decides on your returns: tax planning works within what the law allows, and no lawyer can guarantee a tax result.