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personal-finance brings together 7 guides for readers researching personal-finance, with practical context on personal-finance.
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taxesOctober 25, 2026Colombia Tax Calendar 2026 for Foreign Residents: DIAN Deadlines, NIT Digits, and Penalties
Every DIAN income-tax date for taxable year 2025 by the last two NIT digits, what is still open on 25 October 2026, the Decreto 1226 extension, Form 160 and the cost of filing late.
bankingOctober 14, 2026Opening a Bancolombia Account as a Foreigner: Branch Documents and Plan Cero
A branch-visit checklist for foreign residents opening a Bancolombia savings account: which originals to bring, why the contraseña gets refused, and how Plan Cero is priced.
Personal financeOctober 12, 2026Paying with Foreign Credit Cards in Colombia: Cuotas, DCC Markups, and Datáfono Rules
A checkout script for foreign Visa and Mastercard holders in Colombia: answer the cuotas question, choose pesos on the datáfono, read the receipt, and know when a card surcharge is not allowed.
Credito vehiculoSeptember 24, 2026Vehicle loan: calculate the installment and how much car you can afford
With the vehicle loan simulator, you calculate the monthly installment using the bank's annual effective rate (E.A.), or the most expensive car you can afford. Examples at 2026 rates.
taxesSeptember 22, 20261% 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.
Personal financeSeptember 11, 2026Stamp Tax on Real Estate Sales in Colombia (2026): Rates and Settlement
Everything you need to know about the stamp tax on real estate deeds in Colombia for 2026: marginal rates according to the Tax Statute, withholding agents, and cost splitting.
investingJuly 25, 2026How to Open a Brokerage Account and Invest in Colombia's Stock Market (BVC) as a Foreigner
Learn how to open a brokerage account in Colombia, navigate foreign-exchange rules, and access the BVC safely as a foreign resident.