How to Create a Colombian Corporation
At Colombia Legal & Associates SAS, we are experts in creating corporations and ensuring ongoing compliance with Colombian laws. We have assisted in the set up of hundreds of companies, including:
- Simplified Stock Corporations (known as SAS in Colombia)
- Multinational Corporations
- Sole Proprietorships
- Limited Liability Corporations and Partnerships
- Branch Offices of Foreign Companies
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.
also if you’re exploring how to create a Colombian corporation, you might also be interested in the Colombian Investment Visa. This visa offers permanent residency to foreigners who make a qualifying investment in Colombia—perfect for entrepreneurs like you aiming to manage and grow their business locally. Want to learn more? Contact us today to find out how we can assist you with both your corporate formation and investment visa application!
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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.
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.
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