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Impuestos colombiaOctober 1, 2026CIIU Code 6810 in Colombia: what it includes, how it differs from 6820, and which registration corresponds to you
Code 6810 classifies the leasing of owned or rented real estate in the RUT. I will explain what it includes, what it does not, where 6820 begins, and why it is not the same as the Chamber of Commerce or the landlord registry.
cesantiasOctober 1, 2026Severance interest: January deadline, 12% calculation, and penalties
Severance interest is paid to the worker in January; severance pay goes to the fund before February 15. Deadlines, 12% calculation, and the two types of penalties, without confusing them.
petsOctober 1, 2026Traveling with Pets Inside Colombia: Domestic Airline Rules, Intercity Bus Limits, and What ICA Does Not Require
A domestic trip with a dog or cat is not an ICA import. Here are the carrier sizes, fees, and bus rules operators publish, and the papers to carry.
marketplaceOctober 1, 2026Buying Used Home Appliances in Colombia: Voltage, Gas Hookups and Inspection Guide
A cheap used fridge or stove only helps if it matches your building's power and gas. Learn to read the nameplate, test before paying, and know your remedies.
Arriendos colombiaSeptember 30, 2026Housing rental subsidy in Colombia: how to apply through family compensation funds
The rental subsidy from compensation funds covers a portion of the rent, not the full amount, and it varies by each fund. I will explain the limits, household and property requirements, and how the payment to the landlord works.
tecnomecanicaSeptember 30, 2026Techno-mechanical inspection in Colombia: validity for cars and motorcycles, 2026 rates, and RUNT inquiry
Count the deadline for the techno-mechanical inspection from the registration date, not the model year. Rules for cars and motorcycles, tiered pricing, and validity check on the RUNT.
Real estateSeptember 30, 2026Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer in Colombia: Title Study, Escrow & Closing Protection for Foreign Buyers
A practical guide for foreign buyers on hiring their own lawyer in Colombia, what a title study must cover, rural finca checks, and how not to release the price too early.
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.
studyingSeptember 30, 2026Quiet Study Rooms in Medellín and Bogotá: Library Hours, Wi-Fi Limits, and When a Café Is the Wrong Desk
A practical guide to quiet public reading rooms in Medellín and Bogotá: hours, Wi-Fi limits, laptop rules, and when to choose a café or coworking desk instead.
insuranceSeptember 29, 2026Genki Native Premium in Colombia: Dental, Preventive Care, and the €3.5 Million Cap
Genki Native Premium now shows a €3,500,000 yearly cap, €500 preventive care and €3,000 dental including implants. Here is what that means for a stay in Colombia, including waits and exclusions.
movingSeptember 29, 2026Moving Intercity in Colombia: Hiring a Trasteo, the Freight Waybill (Remesa), the Electronic Manifiesto, and What Highway Checks Actually Ask For
A practical guide to hiring an intercity trasteo in Colombia: which company can legally haul your things, which freight papers it must issue, and how to verify them on the public RNDC.
Cafe colombiaSeptember 29, 2026Notificación sanitaria INVIMA para vender café tostado y molido en Colombia
Si tuestas o mueles café y quieres vender el paquete, esta guía te dice qué autorización pedir ante el INVIMA, cómo se tramita en InvimÁgil, quién queda exento del pago y cómo publicar tu aviso con el código visible.