You are living in Colombia and need assistance with tax strategy, tax planning and tax filing? You have come to the right place.
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Got a letter from DIAN and do not know what it means? Not sure if you owe taxes in Colombia as a foreigner? Need a tax lawyer Colombia who works in English or German — not just Spanish? You are in the right place. At Lynceus Law Firm, our tax lawyer Colombia team handles everything from DIAN registration and annual compliance to corporate tax, expat tax, wealth tax, and international tax planning for foreign individuals and businesses across the country.
We are lawyers who handle the full range of Colombian tax obligations for foreign clients. Here is what our tax law services Colombia cover:
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Full DIAN compliance cycle for companies operating in Colombia income tax, VAT, withholding tax, ICA, and transfer pricing. We keep your business tax-clean from day one.
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Legal strategies to reduce your Colombian tax exposure income structuring, investment deductions, pension contributions, and sector incentives. Paying what you legally owe not a peso more.
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We respond to DIAN notifications, file formal objections (recursos de reconsideración), and represent clients at the administrative and judicial level. A DIAN dispute needs a tax lawyer Colombia not just an accountant.
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Colombia's wealth tax (impuesto al patrimonio), capital gains planning, and high-net-worth tax structuring for individuals and families with significant assets in Colombia.
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Cross-border tax planning for foreign individuals living or investing in Colombia residency status, worldwide income reporting, double taxation treaties, and foreign asset declarations.
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Foreign individuals who become Colombian tax residents must declare all worldwide assets to DIAN. We prepare and file foreign asset declarations correctly and on time.
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We advise on the Colombian tax treatment of inheritance, succession planning, and trust structures including cross-border estate planning for foreign nationals with Colombian assets.
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Colombian law requires certain companies to appoint a revisor fiscal an independent statutory auditor. We advise on when this obligation applies and coordinate the revisoría fiscal function for qualifying entities.
Tax obligations in Colombia do not wait. DIAN deadlines are strict and penalties apply from day one. Whether you are an expat, a business owner, or a foreign investor — your tax lawyer Colombia at Lynceus is ready to help. Get in touch today and talk to a tax lawyer Colombia who works in English and German.
Launch your Colombian company in 2-3 weeks. We handle complete soft landing, SAS formation, tax registration (RUT) and investor visa processing. From incorporation to compliance, we're your local legal team with communication in English or German.
Protect your property investment with comprehensive due diligence. We verify title status, check for liens, analyze market pricing, and guide you through every step from offer to closing. Property owner visa support included ensuring your investment is secure and compliant.
Do you want to have your will drafted or did you inherit something in Colombia. We will help you get the property to your name.
We consult you regarding tax law in colombia and how to declare properly. We also offer accounting services.
We do trademark registration for you.
We have managed cases of marriage, prenup, adoption and divorce.
Legal Defense & Representation. Facing legal charges in Colombia? We provide experienced criminal defense, protecting your rights throughout the legal process.
A clear, predictable process — so you know exactly where you stand at every stage.
We understand your situation residency status, income sources, business structure, foreign assets, and any DIAN obligations or notifications already in play.
We identify your obligations, your risks, and your planning opportunities. Written summary in English or German. No jargon.
DIAN registrations, tax returns, planning implementation, dispute response all managed by a qualified tax lawyer Colombia. Not delegated after the first call.
Colombian tax law is technical, changes every year, and is enforced by a DIAN that has significantly modernized its audit and data-matching capabilities. A professional tax lawyer Colombia is not a luxury it is the difference between a correctly structured position and an expensive correction down the line. Here is what professional legal representation gives you that a general accountant cannot:
Every foreign investment in Colombia — a property, a business, a portfolio — has a tax dimension. Manage it correctly and your investment retains its full value. Ignore it and the consequences compound quietly until they surface at the worst possible moment. Here is where professional tax advice directly protects your investment value:
We do not measure success by the number of returns filed. We measure it by what our clients actually achieve — tax positions that are legally correct, investments that retain their full value, disputes resolved without penalties, and businesses that operate in Colombia without compliance surprises. Here is what that looks like in practice:
Our office is in Medellín’s Belén district. We travel to other cities in Antioquia when the work requires it. For clients outside Colombia, almost everything can be handled remotely until the steps that require your physical presence.
Medellín has become one of the most active cities in Latin America for foreign entrepreneurs — digital nomads, real estate investors, BPO operators, and technology companies. We have worked with clients in all of these sectors and understand the specific legal structures and compliance requirements that apply to each.
Yes — if you spend 183 days or more in Colombia in any 365-day period you are a tax resident and must declare worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax only on Colombian-source income.
Colombia’s national tax authority — Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales. It administers income tax, VAT, wealth tax, and customs, and enforces compliance through audits and penalties.
No. US citizens in Colombia may face double taxation — requiring careful planning using available US unilateral relief mechanisms. We advise on the options.
Once you become a Colombian tax resident, you must declare all worldwide income and foreign assets to DIAN — not just Colombian-source income. This catches many expats off guard.
Colombia’s impuesto al patrimonio applies to individuals and entities whose net assets exceed the applicable threshold. We advise on whether it applies and how to calculate and manage it correctly.
For simple filings, an accountant may be enough. For disputes, international structuring, and DIAN representation, you need a tax lawyer Colombia with legal standing to act on your behalf.
Colombia passes a reforma tributaria roughly every two years — changing rates, thresholds, and compliance rules significantly. We advise clients on every relevant change as it happens.
Schedule your consultation today. We'll discuss your needs, outline the process, and provide a transparent quote. No surprises, no hidden costs.
