IMPORTANT LEGAL BULLETIN: Substantial Changes to Visa Rules
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just approved the most comprehensive changes to the rules governing how foreigners apply for visas in Colombia since 2017. Below is a summary of the most significant changes.
Filing Personal Taxes in Colombia: A Comprehensive Guide
TOPIC SUMMARY
This article provides foreigners with a comprehensive summary of the tax filing process in Colombia for individuals. It is intended to provide general information only. You should consult with your own local accountant if you proceed with an actual tax filing.
IMPORTANT LEGAL BULLETIN: Analysis of Proposed Changes to Current Visa Rules
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just published proposed changes to the rules governing how foreigners apply for visas in Colombia. Below is a summary of the most significant changes. Note that these proposed changes remain subject to public comments and additional amendments. We will be publishing additional analysis once a final version is approved by the relevant authorities
Buying Property in Colombia: Title Analysis
The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Title Analysis”. Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.
Securing a comprehensive, independent property title analysis is essential when purchasing property in Colombia. Bottom line, you do not want to proceed with a real estate transaction in Colombia without having an experienced and independent lawyer conduct a comprehensive analysis to determine if there are any risks in purchasing your target property.
Buying Property in Colombia: Paying Seller
The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Paying for Property in Colombia”. Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.
The very first step in the property purchase process in Colombia is determining how to make payment to the seller. It is always the first step because it may take a while to prep your ideal payment strategy. You do not want to find your ideal target property and then be forced to wait weeks and possibly months before you can actually proceed with your investment.
Buying Property in Colombia: Tax Considerations
The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Introduction.” Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.
If you are considering purchasing property in Colombia you need to determine how local tax laws will impact your investment. Below are key tax
Buying Property in Colombia: Preliminary Considerations
The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Introduction.” Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.
Buying property in Colombia is definitely not for the faint of heart. From fraud considerations to cultural differences, buying property in Colombia is a much more involved process than what you might be used to back home.
Filing Personal Taxes in Colombia: A Comprehensive Guide
TOPIC SUMMARY
This article provides foreigners with a comprehensive summary of the tax filing process in Colombia for individuals. It is intended to provide general information only. You should consult with your own local accountant if you proceed with an actual tax filing.
Buying Property in Colombia: Cheat Sheet
If you are considering purchasing property in Colombia you should get familiar with key terminology you will hear throughout the process. Below we have summarized important terms you will hear over and over again until you finalize your purchase. We hope you find this helpful.
What is an Apostille?
Another quick note regarding an annoying but crucial aspect of doing business outside of your own country. Many of you have already had to deal with apostilles in connection with local visa applications, property purchases, litigation matters, and other local processes. An apostille is a higher-level notarization of a document in order to allow that document to be used in a different country. If as part of any process before a local entity you are submitting official documentation issued outside of Colombia (e.g., birth certificates, bank letters, etc…) you will be required to apostille that documentation pursuant to regulations applicable in that foreign jurisdiction. Note that the rules governing the apostille process are outlined in an international treaty called the Hague Convention.