Closing or Selling a Subsidiary in Colombia
Did you know that a transfer of an ongoing concern in Colombia triggers a formal two‑month creditor opposition period that can reshape timelines and risk allocation? We guide companies through the options: discrete asset sales, transfer of a commercial establishment,...
Investment Incentives and Free Trade Zones in Colombia
Surprising fact: Colombia hosts 120 free trade zones across 22 departments, and outflows from those zones matched nearly 9.5% of GDP in 2021. We open this guide to show why that scale matters for your company. Over six decades, a mature regime has built sizable flows,...
Business Visas and Residency for U.S. Entrepreneurs
Nearly 55% of U.S. startups valued at $1B+ were led by immigrant founders as of 2023 — a surprising fact that reshapes how we view global innovation. We outline how founders from Colombia can enter the united states to build a company. There is no single startup visa....
Discrimination and Workplace Equality Laws
We begin with a striking fact: recent case trends show that one in four employment claims in our country involves pay or harassment disputes. We wrote this short guide so organizations can turn constitutional protections into daily practice. The Constitution bans...
Payroll and Benefits Management in Colombia
Surprising fact: nearly every company that operates here must handle dozens of legal steps each pay cycle to stay compliant, from minimum wage updates to monthly PILA remittances. We built this concise guide so teams can manage payroll, benefits, and compliance with...
Business Banking in Colombia for Foreign Companies
Over 70% of corporate transactions moved to digital channels in 2024. That shift reshaped how we open and run accounts here. We outline why record foreign direct investment—more than USD 18 billion—matters to any investor. Digital rails, open finance under Decree...
Corporate Governance for Subsidiaries in Colombia
80% of enforcement actions now hinge on accurate ownership records and conflict controls—an eye-opening shift that changed how we view compliance overnight. We outline how regulators expanded rules beyond listed issuers to large private firms and foreign affiliates....
Market Entry Strategy for U.S. Businesses in Colombia
Surprising fact: Colombia has 120 Free Trade Zones and allows 100% foreign ownership, a combination that can cut landed costs and speed first sales. We view Colombia as a nearshore gateway across latin america. With the united states free trade pact and dual-ocean...
