in Colombia
En USP Consultoria offers expert legal, accounting, and tax advice tailored to help you achieve your goals. We specialize in streamlining processes for foreigners, providing personalized solutions.
Why a Colombian company
Set up the right way, from day one
Foreign founders choose Colombia for concrete reasons — and the S.A.S. makes incorporating straightforward. Here's why it's worth doing properly.
The S.A.S. is built for founders
Colombia's Simplified Stock Company (S.A.S.) can have a single shareholder, needs no board, and grants broad limited liability — the entity most foreign investors choose.
Your capital goes further
Lower setup and operating costs than most U.S. or European markets, with full foreign ownership allowed in nearly every sector.
A path to residency
A qualifying investment in your company can support a Business Investor (Migrant) Visa — turning your company into your right to stay.
A growing market
Colombia has been one of the region's most dynamic economies for over a decade. A clean legal setup lets you operate from day one.
Why founders trust us
Our role
How we set up your company
We handle the legal and tax registration end to end, so your S.A.S. is operating cleanly — start to finish.
Bylaws & incorporation documents
We draft your company bylaws (Estatutos), shareholder resolutions and registration documents — the quasi-constitution that decides how your company is run.
Your legal representative strategy
The Representante Legal binds your company and runs the bank account. We help you choose the right setup — including supplementary representatives — and explain what each option means.
Chamber of Commerce registration
We file with your local Cámara de Comercio to obtain your Registro Mercantil and your Certificado de Existencia y Representación Legal.
Tax IDs with the DIAN (NIT, RUT, RUB)
We request your company tax ID (NIT), the RUT, and the Ultimate Beneficial Owner registration (RUB) — plus the digital signature you need to invoice and file.
Corporate bank account
We prepare the documentation and deal directly with the bank to open your corporate account. We can't guarantee a bank's decision — but we give you the strongest possible file.
Setting up from abroad?
Can't travel to Colombia? We prepare a power of attorney so your company can be registered without you in the country.
Free Pre-CheckThe process
Registering your company, step by step
Every case is different, but a typical S.A.S. registration follows this path.
Draft your documents
We prepare your bylaws (Estatutos), resolutions and any powers of attorney.
Choose your legal representative
We confirm who can sign for the company and set up supplementary representation if needed.
Register with the Chamber of Commerce
We submit to your local Cámara de Comercio to obtain your Registro Mercantil.
Get your tax ID (NIT) with the DIAN
We request your NIT and digital signature so the company can invoice and file taxes.
Control & SIRE filings
If your shareholder structure requires it, we file the Control status and the SIRE foreigner registration.
Municipal tax registration
We register the company for Industria y Comercio with the municipal tax authorities.
Open your corporate bank account
We prepare the file and work directly with the bank until the account is open.
On timing: processing times depend on the Chamber of Commerce, the DIAN, notaries and banks — none of which we control. Q1 (January–March) is typically slower. We move as fast as the file allows and tell you what's realistic upfront.
Service packages
Choose the level of support you need
Our professional fees cover the legal work. Government and third-party fees are always separate, listed upfront, and never marked up.
Company setup (S.A.S.)
Full incorporation: bylaws, registration with the Chamber of Commerce, your NIT and tax setup with the DIAN — everything you need to start operating.
S.A.S. + foreign capital injection
Everything in company setup, plus structuring and registering your foreign capital investment with the central bank — the route most foreign founders take.
Corporate agreements & governance
Shareholder agreements, multiple share classes, buy-sell and confidentiality agreements — drafted for your S.A.S. when more than one investor is involved.
Company + Investor Visa
Setting up to qualify for a Business Investor Visa? We structure your company and capital with that goal and handle the visa — one team, one point of contact.
Government and third-party fees (Chamber of Commerce, notary, DIAN) are separate from our professional fees — see the breakdown below.
Transparency
Government & third-party fees, explained
Our professional fees cover our work. On top of that, every registration carries government and third-party fees — we list them upfront and never mark them up.
| Cost | Typically |
|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce registration (Matrícula Mercantil) | [[VALIDAR: rango según capital]] |
| Business locale permit (Establecimiento de Comercio) | [[VALIDAR]] |
| Tax ID (NIT) & beneficial-owner registration (RUB) | [[VALIDAR]] |
| Control status / SIRE filing fees (if required) | [[VALIDAR]] |
| Notary, courier & miscellaneous expenses | [[VALIDAR]] |
| VAT (IVA), where applicable | [[VALIDAR: 19%]] |
On paid-in capital: the Chamber of Commerce fee scales with your company's capital. If you're registering to qualify for a Business Investor Visa, your capital has to clear the visa threshold — which raises the registration fee. We model this for your specific case before you commit.
Company + Visa
Your company can also be your visa
If you invest at least the qualifying threshold into your S.A.S., it can support a Business Investor (Migrant) Visa. The paid-in capital on record has to meet it — so how you capitalize the company matters.
We handle both sides under one roof: the company and the visa it qualifies you for. No bouncing between an accountant, a corporate lawyer and an immigration firm.
Check if you qualifyTalk to a specialist
Get a free Pre-Check
Tell us about your plans — what the company will do, who the shareholders are, whether you're aiming for a visa. A specialist reviews it and tells you exactly what your setup needs — no cost, no commitment.
- We reply within one business day
- Bilingual team — English & Spanish
- No obligation — your details stay private
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Why USP
Why founders choose USP
What sets us apart isn't marketing — it's how the work actually gets done.
Get your free Pre-CheckA real legal team, built for expats
Not a paperwork agency. Specialists by area, bilingual in English and Spanish.
Transparent from the start
Our fees and the government fees, listed upfront. No markups, no surprises.
Company, tax and visa under one roof
Your S.A.S., the DIAN registrations, and the investor visa if you need it — handled in one place, because the pieces connect.
We build your file
We don't just submit paperwork — we build the strongest possible case and stay on it until your company is operating.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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Ask us in a free Pre-CheckCan a foreigner own 100% of a Colombian company?
Yes. A S.A.S. can have a single foreign shareholder, and foreign investors can own the entire company in nearly every sector.
Do I need to be in Colombia to register?
No. If you can't travel, we prepare a power of attorney — signed at a Colombian consulate or apostilled in your home country — so we can register the company for you.
What is a legal representative (Representante Legal)?
The person who can legally sign for the company and operate its bank account. They should be based in Colombia and have a cédula. We help you structure who serves in this role, including a supplementary representative you trust.
What is the S.A.S. and why is it so popular?
The Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada — a flexible Simplified Stock Company. Since 2008 it's been the entity most businesses in Colombia use: one shareholder is enough, no board is required, and it grants broad limited liability.
How long does registration take?
A typical S.A.S. runs a few weeks once documents are ready, but timing depends on the Chamber of Commerce, the DIAN and the bank. Q1 (January–March) is usually slower. We give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Can you guarantee the bank will open my account?
No — and anyone who promises that isn't being straight with you. The bank runs its own due diligence on shareholders and source of funds. What we guarantee is a complete, accurate file that gives you the best chance.
Can setting up a company get me a visa?
Yes, if your investment clears the Business Investor Visa threshold. We can structure your capital with that goal in mind and handle the visa too.
Are government fees included in your price?
No. Our professional fees cover our work. Government and third-party fees (Chamber of Commerce, notary, DIAN) are separate, listed upfront, and never marked up.
Will my company documents be in Spanish?
Company documents are issued in Spanish under Colombian law. We explain everything in English and can arrange certified translations when you need them.
Do you also handle accounting and tax filing after setup?
Your setup includes the tax registrations (NIT, RUT, digital signature) you need to start. Ongoing accounting and DIAN filings can be arranged — just ask and we'll tell you what your company needs.
No cost, no commitment
Start with a free Pre-Check
Tell us about your business and what you're planning. We'll tell you exactly what your company setup needs — and what it'll cost, upfront.
+57 321 720 4247 · info@uspconsultancy.com
USD figures approximate. Final pricing issued in Colombian Pesos (COP) at the day-of-invoice TRM (Banco de la República rate). Professional fees do not include IVA (19%) where applicable, or government and third-party fees, which are listed separately. This page is general information, not legal advice — every company is different, so contact us about your specific case.
