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Vida práctica en Colombia brings together 276 guides for personas que viven, venden, arriendan o trabajan en Colombia, with practical context on vivienda, trámites, seguridad, costos, empleo, and servicios.
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seguridad del hogarOctober 5, 2026How to optimize your home security and automation in Colombia: A practical guide
How to choose and install a wireless outdoor camera and two or three useful automated devices in your home, without invading common areas or recording neighbors, and what to say in a short-term rental.
Salario colombiaOctober 4, 2026Salary garnishment in Colombia: non-attachable limit, one-fifth of the surplus, and 50% cap for alimony or cooperatives (calculation based on the 2026 minimum wage)
Guide to calculating salary garnishment in Colombia: what portion of the salary is non-attachable, how the one-fifth of the surplus is applied, and when the cap rises to 50% for alimony or cooperatives.
Arriendo comercialOctober 3, 2026Commercial premises eviction in Colombia: six-month notice, grounds, and tenant rights
What the Commercial Code says about the six-month eviction notice, the right to renewal, indemnity under Art. 522, and the new relocation notice under Law 2625 of 2026.
Articulos bebeOctober 2, 2026How to sell used car seats and boosters in Colombia without risks
Practical guide for selling used car seats and boosters in Colombia: what not to list as suitable, how to photograph the label, what Article 82 says, and how to deliver without surprises.
Bodegas colombiaOctober 2, 2026How to lease or sell an industrial warehouse in Colombia: land use, contract, and technical specifications
A warehouse is not leased like an apartment. I explain which regulations apply, how to read land use, and the technical specifications that a logistics operator will actually evaluate.
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.
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.
arriendosSeptember 29, 2026Locative repairs and painting when returning a rented property: what Law 820 says
The end-of-contract dispute is almost never about whether the law mandates painting, but rather whether the mark is normal wear and tear or damage due to misuse. Here is the criterion of Law 820 and how to leave proof.
Catering colombiaSeptember 28, 2026How to Offer Catering and Private Chef Services for Events in Colombia
Learn how to structure your private chef or catering business for events in Colombia. Understand sanitary regulations, how to quote without losing margins, and how to attract direct clients without intermediaries.
Derecho laboralSeptember 28, 2026Footwear and Work Uniform Allowance in Colombia: Dates, Requirements, and Penalties for Employers (2026 Guide)
Everything an employer in Colombia needs to know about footwear and work uniform allowances: mandatory delivery dates, the 2 SMLMV salary limit, the validity of vouchers, and legal penalties.
Manipulacion alimentosSeptember 28, 2026Food Handling Course and Certificate in Colombia: Requirements, Validity, and Authorized Entities
Discover what Colombian law actually requires regarding the food handling certificate: annual medical exams, the mandatory 10-hour course, and how to avoid scams.