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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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Default Interest on Lease Payments in Colombia: Legal Calculation and Usury LimitsArriendos colombiaSeptember 28, 2026

Default Interest on Lease Payments in Colombia: Legal Calculation and Usury Limits

A practical and legal guide for landlords in Colombia to calculate default interest legally, respecting usury caps and avoiding penalties.

RETIE Inspection Report in Colombia: Requirements, When It Is Mandatory, and How to Hire an InspectorretieSeptember 27, 2026

RETIE Inspection Report in Colombia: Requirements, When It Is Mandatory, and How to Hire an Inspector

Learn what RETIE requires in Colombia, when you need an ONAC-accredited inspection report to connect your meter, and how to avoid fraud.

How to Sell Used Breast Pumps and Nursing Items in Colombia Safely and HygienicallyBebes ninosSeptember 27, 2026

How to Sell Used Breast Pumps and Nursing Items in Colombia Safely and Hygienically

Learn how to sell used electric breast pumps and sterilizers in Colombia with biosecurity, differentiating closed systems, and setting a fair price.

Mandate Agreement for Leasing in Colombia: What It Is, DIAN Responsibilities, and InvoicingArriendo colombiaSeptember 27, 2026

Mandate Agreement for Leasing in Colombia: What It Is, DIAN Responsibilities, and Invoicing

Everything a property owner needs to know about the real estate mandate agreement in Colombia: who issues the electronic invoice, how DIAN withholdings apply, and the differences compared to direct leasing.

Moving and Relocation Permit in Colombia: When It Is Needed and How to Process It With the Police or Mayor's OfficeMudanzas colombiaSeptember 27, 2026

Moving and Relocation Permit in Colombia: When It Is Needed and How to Process It With the Police or Mayor's Office

Clear up the myth about moving permits in Colombia. Learn which local permits apply in Bogota and Medellin, and what documents the police require on the road.

Bad Check and Pending Balance Scam When Selling in Colombia: How to Protect Yourself and Report ItSeguridad ventasSeptember 26, 2026

Bad Check and Pending Balance Scam When Selling in Colombia: How to Protect Yourself and Report It

A Friday receipt might be a check in the clearing process. Check the available balance before handing over the car, and if it bounces, report it.

How to Post Job Offers for Accounting and Financial Assistant Positions in ColombiaempleosSeptember 25, 2026

How to Post Job Offers for Accounting and Financial Assistant Positions in Colombia

Learn how to write and post job offers for accountants and financial assistants in Colombia. Understand the requirements of Law 43 of 1990 and how to validate credentials with the JCC.

How to Verify the Validity of a Real Estate Registration in the SNR Colombia (Anti-Fraud Guide)Seguridad inmobiliariaSeptember 24, 2026

How to Verify the Validity of a Real Estate Registration in the SNR Colombia (Anti-Fraud Guide)

Practical guide to check the legal authenticity of any property in Colombia through the Superintendency of Notary and Registry. Avoid scams with altered certificates, hidden liens, or fake transfers.

How to Offer Freight and Trucking Services in Colombia: Legal Guide, Rates, and Direct ClientsServicios transporteSeptember 24, 2026

How to Offer Freight and Trucking Services in Colombia: Legal Guide, Rates, and Direct Clients

Learn the regulatory requirements of the RNDC and Decree 1079, how to calculate efficient costs with SICE-TAC, and the strategy to obtain direct freight without abusive intermediaries in Colombia.

How to Offer Legal Consulting and Document Processing Services in ColombiaServicios legalesSeptember 24, 2026

How to Offer Legal Consulting and Document Processing Services in Colombia

Learn how to offer legal consulting and document processing services in Colombia independently: Superior Council of the Judicature requirements, tax formalization, and strategies to gain direct clients.

Labor Settlement for Voluntary Resignation in Colombia: How to Calculate Your BenefitsDerecho laboralSeptember 23, 2026

Labor Settlement for Voluntary Resignation in Colombia: How to Calculate Your Benefits

Resigning from a job in Colombia does not make you lose your social benefits. Learn the exact formulas to calculate severance pay (cesantías), interest, bonus, and vacations.

How to Post Vacancies for Waiters, Cooks, and Hospitality Staff for Free in ColombiaempleosSeptember 23, 2026

How to Post Vacancies for Waiters, Cooks, and Hospitality Staff for Free in Colombia

Learn how to structure and post job offers for restaurants and hotels in Colombia without paying commissions, while complying with the 42-hour legal work week.