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Bringing Laptops and Tech into Colombia: DIAN Baggage Limits and Courier Duty RulescustomsSeptember 30, 2026

Bringing Laptops and Tech into Colombia: DIAN Baggage Limits and Courier Duty Rules

A laptop in your carry-on, extra gear in your suitcase, and a box sent by courier are three different DIAN treatments. Here is how to tell them apart before you fly.

SWIFT Wire Transfers & DIAN Form 1060 in Colombia: Bank Compliance for ExpatsbankingSeptember 25, 2026

SWIFT Wire Transfers & DIAN Form 1060 in Colombia: Bank Compliance for Expats

Sending money to Colombia via SWIFT requires navigating closed-loop exchange controls, SARLAFT AML checks, and Banco de la República declarations. Here is how to keep your capital safe.

How to calculate VAT in Colombia: adding and removing 19% and 5%ivaSeptember 24, 2026

How to calculate VAT in Colombia: adding and removing 19% and 5%

Adding VAT is multiplying by 1.19; removing it is dividing by 1.19, not multiplying by 0.81. Examples in pesos and the new VAT calculator.

1% Tax Deduction on Electronic Invoices in Colombia: How Expats Lower DIAN Income TaxtaxesSeptember 22, 2026

1% Tax Deduction on Electronic Invoices in Colombia: How Expats Lower DIAN Income Tax

Foreign tax residents filing Form 210 in Colombia can legally reduce their taxable income base by claiming a 1% deduction on personal purchases backed by electronic invoices. Here is how to request, track, and report them correctly.

How to Issue a Legal Payment Request (Cuenta de Cobro) and Support Document (Documento Soporte) for Independent Contractors in ColombiaimpuestosSeptember 21, 2026

How to Issue a Legal Payment Request (Cuenta de Cobro) and Support Document (Documento Soporte) for Independent Contractors in Colombia

A practical guide for independent professionals and contractors in Colombia: how to structure your payment request, the truth about the DIAN Support Document, PILA requirements, and withholdings to get paid on time.

How to Request a Tax Refund from the DIAN for IndividualsdianSeptember 13, 2026

How to Request a Tax Refund from the DIAN for Individuals

A practical step-by-step guide for individuals who wish to file for a tax refund or offset with the DIAN without intermediaries or paying commissions.

DIAN Foreign Asset Reporting (Form 160) for Colombia Tax ResidentsdianAugust 23, 2026

DIAN Foreign Asset Reporting (Form 160) for Colombia Tax Residents

Holding foreign bank accounts, brokerage portfolios, or overseas real estate as a Colombian tax resident? Here is everything you need to know about filing DIAN Form 160 in 2026.

How to Register for a RUT with DIAN as a Foreign Resident in ColombiadianAugust 22, 2026

How to Register for a RUT with DIAN as a Foreign Resident in Colombia

Navigating Colombia's DIAN tax registry doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here is how foreign residents, freelancers, and retirees can register for a RUT step by step.

DIAN Support Document: How to Deduct Expenses When Hiring Services Without an Invoice in ColombiadianAugust 3, 2026

DIAN Support Document: How to Deduct Expenses When Hiring Services Without an Invoice in Colombia

If you hire plumbers, technicians, translators, or freelancers who do not issue an electronic invoice, you need the DIAN Support Document to back up your costs. We explain how to do it without complications.

Withholding tax for fees and services: a practical guide for freelancers and clientsdianAugust 2, 2026

Withholding tax for fees and services: a practical guide for freelancers and clients

Understanding withholding tax avoids excessive charges or surprises when invoicing services and freelance work in Colombia. Review how to classify your activity according to the current DIAN doctrine.

DIAN electronic payroll for small employers: when it applies and how to preparedianJuly 31, 2026

DIAN electronic payroll for small employers: when it applies and how to prepare

Discover how to enable the free DIAN system and report your payroll on time. Learn about the 2026 relief for late transmissions.

Withholding tax on the sale of real estate in Colombia: a guide for sellersImpuestos colombiaJuly 26, 2026

Withholding tax on the sale of real estate in Colombia: a guide for sellers

Discover how the withholding tax is calculated and paid before signing your property deed. A practical and updated guide for Colombian sellers.