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Impuestos dianOctober 15, 2026Acknowledgment of Receipt for Credit Electronic Invoices: What DIAN Requires to Support Costs and Expenses
If you buy on credit with an electronic invoice, DIAN requires two messages from the buyer: acknowledgment of the invoice and receipt of the goods or services. Here is the step-by-step process and the deadlines you should not confuse.
dianOctober 12, 2026CIIU code 6820 on the RUT: real estate commissions and brokerage
If you charge for finding a buyer or tenant for a property that is not yours, your code is not the owner's. We explain 6820, the commission, VAT, withholding tax, and the Simple Tax Regime (Régimen Simple).
serviciosOctober 9, 2026How to Offer Professional Makeup and Hair Styling Services at Home in Colombia
A guide for freelance makeup artists and hairstylists: what service to name, legal limits, products, hygiene, written booking, and how to create an ad with a real service area.
Seguridad socialAugust 29, 2026How to Enroll in ARL as an Independent Contractor for Service Provision Contracts
Learn how to complete ARL enrollment for your service provision contract in Colombia, who is responsible for paying it based on the risk level, and how to make payments through PILA.
Servicios mecanicosAugust 25, 2026How to Offer Private Towing and Roadside Assistance Services in Colombia
Learn how to structure an independent towing and roadside assistance business in Colombia. Discover reference rates, RUNT legal requirements, and how to attract direct clients without depending on insurance companies.
laboralAugust 23, 2026Paternity and maternity leave for independent workers in Colombia: payment via EPS
Discover how independent contributors in Colombia can claim the economic benefit for maternity or paternity leave from their EPS, while meeting legal requirements.
impuestosAugust 23, 2026How to pay the Industry and Commerce Tax (ICA) for freelancers in Colombia
Learn how to settle the Industry and Commerce Tax (ICA) if you work as a freelancer or have a small business in Colombia. Learn about the rules in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, the ReteICA calculation, and how to avoid sanctions from the Secretary of Finance.
dianAugust 3, 2026DIAN 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 electronic invoices, you need the DIAN Support Document to back up your costs. We explain how to do it without the hassle.
dianAugust 2, 2026Withholding 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.
rupJuly 29, 2026Single Registry of Proponents (RUP): How to Obtain it at the Chamber of Commerce
Discover how to process, classify, and renew your Single Registry of Proponents (RUP) at the Chamber of Commerce in order to bid with the Colombian State.
dianJuly 22, 2026Electronic Invoicing for Independent Workers in Colombia: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling the DIAN's Free Invoicing Tool (2026)
A practical guide for independent workers in Colombia on electronic invoicing in 2026. Learn about the thresholds, the Documento Soporte, and how to enable the DIAN's free platform.