We offer a variety of services to help companies in Colombia optimize their tax filing, reduce their legal risks and comply with the country's laws and regulations. Our approach is based on providing detailed information and expert advice on the local rules and guidelines applicable to your business model.
Thanks to the joint efforts of our experts in each area, we are able to offer coherent and beneficial agreements for your company.
We provide efficient financial advice, alerting our clients in time for decision-making. Our extensive experience allows us to minimize the operational and legal risks associated with our clients' investment or business.
We focus on finding the most appropriate solutions for each company with the utmost responsibility, taking into account the prestige of both our clients and ourselves.
Taxes
OUR TAX SERVICES INCLUDE:
- National and International Tax Consultancy, Permanent or Occasional
- Tax Compliance Services
- Tax Planning for Individuals and Legal Entities
- Tax Litigation
- Procedures for tax refunds and tax offsets
- International Treaties
- Cross Border Transactions
- Advisories in Foreign Exchange Law
- Permanent establishments
National and International Tax Consultancy, Permanent or Occasional
We offer this service with professionals specialized in the tax area who provide advice and solutions in tax compliance, tax planning and tax risk management, both nationally and internationally. The tax consultancy can be permanent or punctual, depending on the client's needs.
Tax Compliance Services
We advise our clients with those data and reports that are required by the tax authorities and that must be provided by taxpayers on a mandatory basis to the control entities, by legal mandate.
In some countries, taxpayers are required to provide exogenous information on their income, expenses, sales, withholdings and other relevant details of their economic activities through information returns, reports and other means.
Tax Planning for Individuals and Legal Entities
Tax Litigation
The conflicts that arise between taxpayers and tax authorities in relation to the interpretation, application and enforcement of tax rules can be a headache for your entity or your business model, due to the different natures of the controversy, such as: on the determination of the tax base, the application of tax exemptions or deductions, the imposition of tax penalties, among others.
Procedures for tax refunds and tax offsets
We advise you with the procedures for tax refunds and compensations, before the tax authorities to recover excess taxes paid or to compensate them with pending tax debts.
In the case of refunds, we advise you on how to apply for a refund of taxes that have been overpaid or unduly paid.
International Treaties
International treaties to avoid double taxation allow two or more countries to eliminate the possibility of the same economic fact or activity being taxed twice by both countries.
We interpret treaties, rules and procedures to determine the taxpayer's country of residence, the definition of tax concepts and the way in which taxes should be applied, with the purpose of avoiding double taxation and promoting trade and investment between the signatory countries.
Cross Border Transactions
We advise you on what are also known as cross-border or international transactions, those commercial or financial operations that involve the movement of goods, services or capital across international borders, i.e., between different countries.
It can involve companies, investors, banks, individuals, among other actors, and can take different forms, such as the purchase and sale of goods and services, investment in foreign companies, transfer of funds between countries, among others, generating business and investment opportunities.
Advice on foreign exchange law
We provide this specialized service through a team of lawyers and financial professionals to help companies and individuals understand and comply with the regulations and laws applicable to foreign currency transactions.
Foreign exchange law advice is crucial for companies that engage in international business transactions, investments abroad, or have financial obligations denominated in foreign currencies.
Permanent establishments
We assist with the incorporation and legalization of the fixed presence of your company in a country other than that of your fiscal domicile, which will allow you to carry out economic or commercial activities in that country on a regular or habitual basis.
A permanent establishment varies according to the tax rules of each country, but in general a permanent establishment is considered to exist when certain criteria are met, such as:
Corporate Legal
OUR CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Incorporation of companies, branches of foreign companies, foundations and temporary unions or consortiums.
- Preparation of Commercial Contracts
- Accompaniment before Competent Authorities
- Tax Litigation
- Trademark Registration
- Corporate Reorganizations
- Preparation of minutes of assemblies and shareholders' meetings, assistance in decision-making by corporate bodies.
- Preparation of partial and integral statutory reforms (capital increase and decrease).
- Advice on corporate governance and liability of partners and directors.
- Structuring of mechanisms for corporate capitalization in cash or in kind, and design of share subscription regulations.
- Drafting and advising on shareholders' agreements.
- Transfer of stock ownership or interests in companies.
- Training for businessmen on basic corporate issues and updating of corporate records.
Incorporation of companies, branches of foreign companies, foundations and temporary joint ventures or consortia
If you are thinking of setting up a company in Colombia, we can help you to incorporate your company, branch of a foreign company, foundation or temporary union/consortium in a fast and efficient way.
Our team of experts has the necessary experience to guide you through the entire incorporation process, from identifying the most appropriate legal structure to registration.
Preparation of Commercial Contracts
We provide legal advice for the elaboration of all types of contracts in Colombia, we are here to help you.
Our team of experts has extensive experience in drafting contracts, which allows us to offer a personalized and high quality service. Whether you need a contract of sale, lease, provision of services or any other type of commercial contract, we can help you draft it clearly and accurately, ensuring that all legal regulations are complied with and your interests are protected.
Accompaniment before Competent Authorities
Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in legal advice and representation before various authorities and governmental entities. We provide personalized and efficient advice to help you face administrative and judicial processes, both nationally and internationally.
Our service of accompaniment before authorities, will allow you to face administrative and judicial processes with the tranquility of having the support of experts in the matter. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We are ready to help you.
Trademark Registration
Our team of intellectual property experts has extensive experience in trademark registration and protection. We provide personalized and efficient advice to help you register your trademark quickly and safely, complying with all legal requirements and guaranteeing its protection.
We offer constant and updated advice on the status of your trademark registration, giving you the peace of mind of being protected against any legal situation.
Corporate Reorganizations
Our team has extensive experience in legal advice and representation in corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and other business transformation processes.
We provide personalized and efficient advice to help you design the best business reorganization strategy that will allow you to achieve your business objectives and maximize your profitability.
Preparation of minutes of shareholders' meetings and meetings of members, assistance in decision-making by corporate bodies
We provide personalized and efficient advice to assist you in the preparation of the minutes of your meetings, ensuring that all decisions and agreements made by the corporate bodies are fully and properly recorded.
Preparation of partial and comprehensive statutory reforms (increase and decrease of capital)
We provide personalized and efficient advice to guide you through the entire process of drafting the statutory reform, from the identification of the need to make changes to the submission of the application to the competent authorities.
We focus on understanding the specific needs of each client and ensuring that the statutory reform is carried out legally and in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations. In addition, we advise you in determining the necessary changes and drafting the relevant legal documents for the statutory reform filing. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. We are ready to assist you.
Advice on corporate governance issues and liability of partners and directors
We work with our clients to implement a set of corporate governance practices that ensure transparency, accountability and business ethics. In addition, we focus on helping companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as international corporate governance standards.
We provide advice to the company's partners and administrators in relation to their legal responsibilities and obligations. We assist them in making decisions and implementing policies that protect their interests and those of the company. We provide them with relevant and up-to-date information on best practices in corporate governance and advise them in the development of policies and procedures that improve corporate governance and transparency. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We are ready to help you.
Structuring of corporate capitalization mechanisms in cash or in kind, and design of share subscription regulations.
Our service helps companies raise funds to finance their operations and growth projects. Our experts work with you to design a capitalization plan that suits your company's specific needs and maximizes shareholder returns.
We offer the preparation of share subscription regulations that establish the rules and procedures for the issuance of new shares and the subscription of shares by shareholders. This helps ensure transparency and fairness in the share issuance process, which is crucial for maintaining good investor relations and complying with applicable regulations. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We are ready to assist you.
Drafting and advising on shareholder agreements
Our service assists companies in drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, with the objective of establishing clear and equitable rules for decision-making and management of the company. Our experts work with you to identify your company's specific needs and draft an agreement that fits your business model and complies with applicable rules and regulations.
A shareholders' agreement may include provisions on the election of board members, distribution of dividends, sale of shares, valuation of the company, among other issues. Our goal is to ensure that the agreement protects the interests of the shareholders and the company, and encourages collaboration and teamwork among the partners to achieve common business objectives. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We are ready to help you.
Transfer of share ownership or interests in companies
We support you with this crucial process that occurs in the context of mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, among other transactions. This process can be complicated, and it is important to have adequate advice to ensure that the transaction is carried out effectively and within the established legal and regulatory framework.
Our team of experts provides advice at every stage of the transfer process, from initial planning to completion of the transaction. We work closely with our clients to identify and mitigate the risks associated with the transaction, including tax, accounting and legal issues.
Training for businessmen on basic corporate issues and updating of corporate records
Training in corporate issues is essential to ensure the proper functioning and growth of a company. We offer personalized training to entrepreneurs in the handling of basic corporate issues, such as the preparation of minutes of meetings, decision making by the corporate bodies and the updating of corporate records. In addition, we provide advice on how to comply with legal obligations and avoid possible sanctions. With our support, entrepreneurs will be able to make informed decisions and have greater control over their company, allowing them to achieve their long-term goals efficiently and safely.