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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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How to Prevent and Report Identity Theft in Rentals and Real Estate Sales in ColombiaSeguridad inmobiliariaSeptember 9, 2026

How to Prevent and Report Identity Theft in Rentals and Real Estate Sales in Colombia

Learn how to identify forged documents in rental and sales contracts, validate the status of IDs with the National Registry (Registraduría), and initiate legal proceedings with the Prosecutor's Office (Fiscalía).

How to Register in the DIAN RUT as a Capital Earner or Property LessorRut dianSeptember 9, 2026

How to Register in the DIAN RUT as a Capital Earner or Property Lessor

Practical guide to register or update the RUT with the DIAN if you lease apartments, houses, or commercial properties in Colombia, selecting the correct ISIC codes and tax responsibilities.

How to Process the Administration Clearance Certificate to Sell or Rent Property in ColombiaPropiedad horizontalSeptember 9, 2026

How to Process the Administration Clearance Certificate to Sell or Rent Property in Colombia

A practical and legal guide to processing the administration clearance certificate when selling or renting property in Colombia. Learn about legal deadlines, notary requirements, and how to avoid blocks.

How to Calculate Social Security as a Part-Time Independent with Contributor Type 76Seguridad socialSeptember 9, 2026

How to Calculate Social Security as a Part-Time Independent with Contributor Type 76

Learn how Contributor 76 works in PILA: an official alternative to contribute to pension by weeks and ARL if you are independent and earn less than one minimum wage.

Rent Increase for Expired Contracts or After 12 Months: Rules of Law 820 in ColombiaArriendo colombiaSeptember 7, 2026

Rent Increase for Expired Contracts or After 12 Months: Rules of Law 820 in Colombia

Discover the legal rules for rent adjustments in Colombia: why it does not automatically increase in January and what Article 20 of Law 820 requires.

How to List and Search for Rentals in Barranquilla Directly with the Owner: A Practical and Legal GuideArriendos barranquillaSeptember 7, 2026

How to List and Search for Rentals in Barranquilla Directly with the Owner: A Practical and Legal Guide

Learn how to list and search for rentals in Barranquilla directly with the owner. Avoid real estate agency commissions, review Law 820 regulations, and rent with total security.

How to Offer Delivery Services, Urban Courier, and Local Shipments in ColombiaServicios domicilioSeptember 6, 2026

How to Offer Delivery Services, Urban Courier, and Local Shipments in Colombia

Learn how to offer independent urban courier and delivery services in Colombia: vehicle requirements, agreements with local businesses, and how to attract direct clients without intermediaries.

Where to Safely Sell Used Cameras, Lenses, and Photographic Equipment in ColombiaVender tecnologiaSeptember 6, 2026

Where to Safely Sell Used Cameras, Lenses, and Photographic Equipment in Colombia

Discover how to sell your used cameras, lenses, and photographic accessories in Colombia at the real market price, avoiding low-ball trade-in offers and abusive commissions.

How Law 675 Works for Renting in Gated Communities in ColombiaPropiedad horizontalSeptember 5, 2026

How Law 675 Works for Renting in Gated Communities in Colombia

Renting an apartment in a gated community in Colombia requires coordinating Law 820 with the horizontal property regime of Law 675. Discover the legal limits for administrators, fine caps, moving logistics, and pet rules.

How to Quote ARL as an Independent Worker or Contractor in Colombia (Step-by-Step)Arl colombiaSeptember 5, 2026

How to Quote ARL as an Independent Worker or Contractor in Colombia (Step-by-Step)

Practical guide to calculate and pay your monthly ARL as an independent contractor in Colombia, with updated risk tables and step-by-step calculation on PILA.

How to Offer Personal and Virtual Assistance Services in Colombia and Get Direct ClientsServicios localesSeptember 5, 2026

How to Offer Personal and Virtual Assistance Services in Colombia and Get Direct Clients

Learn how to structure your personal and virtual assistance services in Colombia, formalize your activity with the DIAN and social security in 2026, and acquire direct clients without intermediaries.

How to Request and Demand the Administrative Clearance Certificate in Horizontal PropertyPropiedad horizontalSeptember 3, 2026

How to Request and Demand the Administrative Clearance Certificate in Horizontal Property

How to request the administrative clearance certificate in co-ownership: filing, 10-business-day deadline, and what to do at a notary office if they do not provide it.