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Knowledge Center: Doing Business in Colombia.
Guidance for entering the Colombian market.
Every article here answers a question a foreign business owner has to resolve before or during market entry: how to incorporate, what a company actually costs to set up and maintain, which visa applies to an owner versus an investor, and when to file a trademark. Written by the lawyers and accountants who handle these matters day to day.
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SAS vs. Branch Office in Colombia: Which Structure Should You Choose?
Most foreign investors entering Colombia choose between two structures: the SAS (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada), a fully independent Colombian legal entity, or a Branch Office (Sucursal), a direct extension of…
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How Much Does It Cost to Register a Company in Colombia?
Registering a company in Colombia involves two separate categories of cost: mandatory government fees and optional professional fees. Government costs (Chamber of Commerce registration tax, the mercantile registry fee, and…
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How to Register a Company in Colombia as a Foreigner
Foreign entrepreneurs can register a company in Colombia without holding Colombian citizenship or residency. The process runs through the local Chamber of Commerce and the national tax authority (DIAN), and…
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