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#ColombianNews | Import Requirements are Changing As described in earlier posts, local import requirements will now require importers to submit import info prior to receipt of merchandize in Colombia by local authorities. https://lnkd.in/eTBUJFEb #CommercialLaw #ExportingtoColombia #ExportImportBusiness #ColombianBusinessLaw #BusinessLaw

#ImportantNews | Criminal Background Check Requirements Expand for Visa Applications Our visa department reports that the Colombian government is now requesting background checks for some Nomad Visa applications. This follows similar requirements for other visa types. We expect that most visas will eventually require a criminal background check. #ApplyingForAColombianVisa #ColombianVisa #NomadVisa #VisaRequirements

#ColombianNews | Foreigners Serving Prison Sentences in Colombia Can Seek Extradition Extradition process allows foreigners to serve their sentence in their home countries, subject to the terms of any applicable bilateral agreements. Foreigners may also be extradited even if no bilateral agreement exists. https://lnkd.in/e6JTg6gg #Extradition #Foreigners #ColombianLaw #CriminalLaw #ColombianCriminalLaw

#ColombianNews | Maximum Weekly Work Hours to Decrease Again As of July 16, local businesses can only require that local employees work a maximum of 46 hours per week. Last year the weekly maximum was decreased to 47 from 48. These decreases follow the approval of Law 2101 of 2021 which seeks to change local labor laws to make them more consistent with international norms. https://lnkd.in/evkcm59d #ManagingEmployeesInColombia #EmploymentLaw #ColombianEmployees #HiringEmployeesInColombia

Happy #IndependenceDay From Langon! #July4 #FourthOfJuly #America

Registering a local business utilizing the S.A.S. corporate form is usually the way to go in Colombia. Here, we outline some of it's most important characteristics and beneftis. Let us know what you think! #colombianbusinesslaw #managingabusinessincolombia #startingacompanyincolombia #registeringacompanyincolombia

#ImportantNews | Tax Filing Season is Coming! You may have an obligation to file a local tax return if you are a tax resident or generate Colombian-based income. Filing deadlines run from August to October, depending on your local tax ID #. DM us if you have any questions. #ColombianTaxLaw #TaxLaw #ColombianLaw #TaxReturn

#ColombianNews | Criminal Background Checks for Nomad Visa Applications Our local visa team reports that more and more nomad visa applicants are being asked for a criminal background check as part of the application. While this is not an official requirement, it looks like it may become one at some point soon. Bottom line, you should secure a criminal background check if you are applying for this type of visa just in case. #ApplyingForAColombianVisa #ColombianVisa #ApplyingForAVisa #ColombianPassport

#ImportantNews | Tax Filing Season is Coming! You may have an obligation to file a local tax return if you are a tax resident or generate Colombian-based income. Filing deadlines run from August to October, depending on your local tax ID #. DM us if you have any questions. #ColombianTaxLaw #TaxLaw #ColombianLaw #TaxReturn

#ColombianNews | Consequences For Businesses that Fail to Issue Electronic Invoices Colombia has announced the closure of hundreds of business locales for failure to comply with electronic invoicing obligations. These closures are part of a broader drive by the government to improve visibility into the local economy while increasing tax revenue. https://lnkd.in/gsyvED2u #StartingABusinessInColombia #ManagingACompanyInColombia #ColombianBusinessLaw #TaxLaw