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Moving to Colombia brings together 911 guides for foreigners, returning Colombians, and remote workers planning a move, with practical context on city choice, budgeting, housing, paperwork, daily life, and common mistakes.
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dianAugust 22, 2026How 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.
migracion-colombiaAugust 21, 2026Booking a Cédula de Extranjería Appointment at Migración Colombia: Step-by-Step Guide
Navigating Migración Colombia's appointment system for your Cédula de Extranjería can be frustrating if you don't know the exact rules. Here is the step-by-step 2026 guide to completing your FUT, securing an appointment slot, and avoiding scam intermediaries.
emprendimientoAugust 21, 2026How to register an SME or business with the Chamber of Commerce in Colombia
Learn the exact process for formalizing your business in Colombia with the Chamber of Commerce, from the name availability search to the DIAN and commercial registration.
finanzas-personalesAugust 21, 2026Bank Account Seizure in Colombia: Non-attachable Amount and How to Request Unfreezing
If your bank account was frozen due to debts, fines, or coercive collection, find out how much money is protected by law and how to process the lifting of the measure.
vendedoresAugust 21, 2026How to sell retro video game consoles and collectibles in Colombia
Do you have a Super Nintendo, PlayStation, or old cartridges stored away? We explain how to test your retro console, set a fair price, and sell it safely in Colombia.
viviendaAugust 21, 2026How to request the return of a rental deposit or guarantee in Colombia: legal guide and rights
If you are handing over a property and the landlord or real estate agency is withholding your money, learn your legal rights in Colombia. Discover what Law 820 requires and how to request a refund step by step.
servicio-domesticoAugust 20, 2026Hiring a Domestic Worker by the Day in Colombia: Payment, Social Security, and the 42-Hour Workweek (2026)
Learn how to hire a domestic worker by the day in Colombia in compliance with 2026 regulations. Includes calculations for salary, transportation allowance, social security contributions based on weeks worked, and the adjustment to the 42-hour workweek.
venta-audioAugust 20, 2026How to Sell Used Professional Audio, Speakers, and Sound Equipment in Colombia
A technical and commercial guide to demonstrating the condition of used speakers, consoles, amplifiers, and microphones, filtering out curious browsers, and closing a safe deal.
traspaso-vehiculoAugust 20, 2026Transfer of Vehicle to an Indeterminate Person in Colombia: End of the Procedure and What to Do
The Ministry of Transport definitively closed the transfer to an indeterminate person in February 2026. We explain the deadlines for owners until 2027 and what legal options you have left if you sold a vehicle without formalizing the ownership transfer.
muebles-usadosAugust 20, 2026How to Sell Used Sofas, Living Room Sets, and Home Furniture in Colombia
Selling a used sofa or living room set in Colombia doesn't have to turn into a headache of useless messages or absurd haggling. Learn how to prepare your furniture, set a fair price, and coordinate a safe pickup.
empleos-colombiaAugust 20, 2026How to Post Vacancies and Hire Technical or Operational Staff for Free in Colombia
Learn how to structure transparent job offers to hire technical and operational staff in Colombia without paying agency commissions, while complying with current labor regulations.
rentingAugust 19, 2026Subletting and Roommates in Colombia: What Your Lease Must Allow
Moving into a shared apartment or thinking about taking on a roommate in Colombia? Here is what Colombian tenancy law and building bylaws require before you split rent.