Tax Compliance · Colombia

Your Colombian taxes, handled with the full picture.

If you spend real time, invest, or run a company in Colombia, you likely have tax obligations. We keep you compliant — handled by the same team that already knows your visa, your company and why you're here.

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Income tax · DIAN · Bookkeeping•From $380 USD / •English & Spanish

Spend enough time here, and Colombia sees you as a taxpayer.

183days = tax resident

Spend 183 days or more in Colombia within any rolling 365-day period and you're generally treated as a tax resident — which means the DIAN expects an annual return on your worldwide income and assets. If those days straddle two calendar years, residency starts in the second year.

But residency is only half the question. For the 2025 tax year — the return filed in 2026 — you generally have to file if your gross assets at December 31, 2025 topped COP $224,095,500 (4,500 UVT, ≈ US$61k) or your income, card spend, purchases or bank deposits during 2025 topped COP $69,718,600 (1,400 UVT, ≈ US$19k) — and even some non-residents must file after selling property or earning Colombian-source income that wasn't fully covered by withholding.

Filing isn't the same as paying. Plenty of people file and owe little or nothing. We tell you, in plain terms, which applies to you — and then we handle it.

General information, not tax advice. Thresholds are set in UVT and change every tax year; USD figures are indicative only. Whether you're a tax resident — and what you owe — depends on your specific situation.

What we handle

From your first filing to your company's books.

Whatever your situation in Colombia, the tax side has a clear path. Here's what we take off your plate.

Annual income tax return

We prepare and file your DIAN return, apply the deductions and treaty benefits you're entitled to, and keep it clean.

From $380 USD / year

One-off tax consultation

A formal session to understand your situation and options before you commit to anything.

$150 USD / session

Tax ID / RUT setup

RUT registration, DIAN enrollment and electronic invoicing, set up correctly from the start.

Included / quoted

Bookkeeping for your SAS

Monthly and annual filings and clean books for your Colombian company — no surprises at year end.

Quoted by complexity

Also covered when they apply: the extra filings some clients need — Información Exógena and the Wealth Tax (Impuesto al Patrimonio). Honest about scope: complex cross-border treaty analysis and double-taxation strategy sit outside our core service — when that's what you need, we'll say so plainly and point you to a specialist.

* All prices are in USD and indicative only. Final fees are confirmed in your written quote and may change with the COP/USD exchange rate.

We don't just file. We already know your story.

Most people hand their taxes to someone who has never seen the rest of their life in Colombia. With USP, the team filing your return is the same team that handled your visa and set up your company.

"That context is the difference between a generic filing and one that actually fits your situation."

Who this is for

If any of these is you, taxes are already on the table.

Digital nomads earning abroad

Retirees on a foreign pension

Investors & property owners

Owners of a Colombian SAS

Mixed-nationality couples

Real accountants. One accountable team.

USP's tax practice is led by Pablo César, a public accountant and business administrator specialized in Colombian tax compliance. He heads a bilingual accounting/tax team who handle your filing directly — people you can reach, who already understand the rest of your case.

Public Accountant Colombian Tax (DIAN) One team · full context

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to file taxes in Colombia if I'm not a citizen?
It's about time and economic ties, not nationality. You're generally a tax resident after 183+ days in any rolling 365-day period, and you typically have to file once your gross assets tops ~COP $224.09M or your income/spending tops ~COP $69.7M for the year. Some non-residents must file too — for example after selling property or earning from Colombian clients. We confirm exactly what applies to you.
When is the filing deadline?
For the 2025 tax year, individual filing deadlines run from August 12 to October 26, 2026, assigned by the last two digits of your NIT (your tax ID within the RUT). Getting the RUT can itself take weeks, so we start early to avoid late-filing penalties.
I own assets outside Colombia — do I have to report them?
If you're a Colombian tax resident and your foreign assets exceed 2,000 UVT (about COP $104.7M for 2026), you must file a separate annual return of assets held abroad (declaración anual de activos en el exterior, Form 160), on top of your income tax return. Above 3,580 UVT (about COP $187.5M for 2026) you also have to itemize each asset — its type, country and value; below that you can report them as a total. It's a reporting obligation, not a tax, but missing it carries its own penalties. We check whether it applies and file both together.
What if I haven't filed in previous years?
It's more common than you'd think and usually fixable. Unfiled years can draw penalties — and in serious cases the authorities can pursue assets — so the sooner we assess your prior years and get you current, the better.
How much does it cost?
An annual income tax return starts from $380 / year. A formal consultation is $150 / session. Company bookkeeping is quoted by complexity.
Can you handle my company's accounting too?
Yes — monthly and annual filings plus clean books for your Colombian SAS, coordinated with the rest of your setup.
Do you handle double taxation or cross-border tax matters?
Honest answer: complex international planning and double-taxation strategy are outside our core scope. We'll flag it clearly and refer you to a specialist when that's what you need.
Can I hire USP just for taxes, without a visa or legal case?
Yes. Many clients start with taxes alone. You don't need an existing case with us.

Let's get your tax situation sorted.

Tell us your situation — time in Colombia, where your income comes from, whether you have a company. We'll tell you what you actually need, honestly.

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USP Consultancy · A digital firm operating online worldwide, with our team on the ground in Medellín, Colombia. This page is general information about our services, not tax or legal advice. Tax residency and obligations depend on your specific circumstances.

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