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Colombia tax guides for foreigners — income tax, wealth tax, tax residency rules, and how to stay compliant as an expat or property owner.
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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.
freelancingOctober 8, 2026How Foreign Freelancers Bill Colombian Companies: Cuenta de Cobro, RUT and Withholding
A cuenta de cobro, a RUT and a withholding rate are three separate questions. Here is how each one works for a foreign freelancer paid by a Colombian company, and where the common myths go wrong.
taxesOctober 7, 2026Property Sales Tax and Capital Gains for Foreigners in Colombia: DIAN Withholding and Rates
Selling a Colombian home as a foreigner? Withholding at closing is not the same as the 15% occasional-gain tax. Here is how residence, holding period and the deed price decide your bill.
customsSeptember 30, 2026Bringing 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.
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.
Expat guideJune 23, 2026The Colombia Expat Mid-Year Checklist: Visa, Taxes, Banking, and Insurance
June marks the perfect time for a mid-year expat check-in. Use this complete 2026 checklist to audit your visa status, prepare for tax season, and review your banking and insurance setups.
cryptoMay 3, 2026Crypto Taxes in Colombia: How DIAN Treats Bitcoin and What You Owe
DIAN classifies crypto as an intangible asset — not currency. Here's what that means for your tax return, your foreign-asset declaration, and your P2P Binance trades.
retirementApril 7, 2026Retiring in Colombia from the UK or Canada: Pensions, Taxes & What's Different
A practical guide for UK and Canadian retirees: frozen pensions, CPP/OAS portability, tax treaties, healthcare options, and what your pension actually buys in Colombia.
taxesApril 7, 2026US Expat Taxes in Colombia: FBAR, FATCA & What You Actually Owe
FBAR, FATCA, FEIE, or Foreign Tax Credit? Here's what US expats in Colombia actually need to file, which forms matter, and why the FTC usually beats the FEIE.
Expat guideApril 6, 2026Colombia Tax Guide for Expats: What You Actually Owe (2026)
Colombia taxes your worldwide income if you're here 183+ days. Here are the actual brackets, the remote worker rules, and why there's no US-Colombia tax treaty.
taxesMarch 31, 2026Colombia Tax Residency: The 183-Day Rule Every Expat Must Understand (2026)
Staying in Colombia long-term? Learn how DIAN counts the rolling 365-day window, when tax residency begins, and which filing form applies.
taxesMarch 30, 2026Colombia's Cadastral Modernization: How Rising Property Values Will Increase Your Tax Bill
Colombia is revaluing properties nationwide, and your tax bill could jump significantly. Here's what foreign property owners need to know.