Create your Colombian Company Online

There are many good reasons to establish a Colombian corporation, including:

  • It limits the personal liability of shareholders and owners.
  • Business owners may qualify for a Colombian residency visa.
  • There are tax benefits.
  • Shareholders are anonymous in the Colombian SAS and SA type corporations.
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CL&A SAS has an experienced team of Colombian attorneys, Colombian accountants, and assistants who will streamline the process of setting up a Colombian corporation and prevent the headaches normally associated with creating a corporation. We will file the necessary documents and wait in multiple lines to complete your corporate formation.

Our team will handle all phases of the process and provide a transparent tracking system with daily updates so you can follow the creation of your corporation from start to finish.  We also adhere to strict timelines to ensure you have a smooth experience. Below we have a time line which can help you to understand different steps involved in creating a SAS corporation in Colombia. What is important to understand is that the Chamber of Commerce or the DIAN could at anytime implement new requirements or have computer system errors.

Normally a couple times a year changes are implemented in one or more of these agencies and may cause delays in a company creation process. Also this time line is based on a person or persons being share holders. Normally multinational corporations setting up a company in Colombia will have a much larger lead time in preparing documents to be accepted by the DIAN and Colombian Chamber of Commerce. Please contact James Lindzey directly at James@MedellinAttorney.com for more information on this process.  Keep the following time line in mind when you are studying how to Create a Colombian Corporation.

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Requirements for all colombian corporations

1) Tax Filings – Every form of Colombian corporation must file tax documents throughout the year. Some companies are obligated to file monthly, while others need to report every few months.

2) Colombian Accountants – All companies must have an accountant to manage payment of sales tax and withholding taxes for providers and employees, if applicable. Accountants also must pay employee taxes which are similar to employee benefits in other countries. The accountant must have current understanding of Colombian Labor Laws to maintain legal compliance because the Ministry of Labor in Colombia favors employees and protects their rights when interpreting the Colombian Constitution in a dispute.

For those learning about How to Setup a Colombian Corporation, here are some additional resources you might enjoy: How to Create a Colombian Corporation; Colombian Labor Contracts; Business Setup Law in Colombia; Corporate Accounting in Colombia; Employee Affiliations in Colombia.

 

 

James Lindzey – Director of Legal Services at Colombia Legal & Associates S.A.S.

About the Author

Written & Reviewed by: James Lindzey
Director of Legal Services – Colombia Legal & Associates S.A.S.

James Lindzey has lived in Colombia full-time since 2005 and has more than 20 years of experience assisting foreign nationals and expats with Colombian legal matters. His work focuses on helping foreigners navigate immigration issues, business and commercial transactions, real estate investments, family law matters, and civil disputes when interacting with local individuals, companies, and institutions.

James works closely with Colombian attorneys to advise clients on visa compliance, company setup, contracts, litigation risk, property transactions, and cross-border legal issues. As editor of MedellinLawyer.com, he provides practical, experience-based legal guidance designed for expats operating in a different legal and cultural environment.


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