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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization with the aim of designing policies for a better way of carrying out development and economic co-operation. These policies would bring prosperity, equality, opportunities, and well-being for everyone. The OECD works with the organization’s member governments to set international standards to produce...
Learn about the process to liquidate a company in Colombia and obtain the support of legal experts in Colombia to carry out the correct procedure. Colombia has been characterized for being an attractive destination for doing business. Its strategic position as the main gateway to Latin America and high reception to businesses in various industries makes the country an ideal point for expanding...
Expanding a business to Colombia with an Employer of Record (EOR) can be a very attractive option for growing companies wanting to enter the market with a small-scale investment. In particular, startups and other small companies (SMEs) benefit from the emerging economy in Colombia and hiring staff through a third-party organization can support a small-scale expansion.Colombia has one of the...
Explore your options to get an entity health check in Colombia for your own business, or an existing company you may be planning to buy. A complex system of regulations, laws and licenses could be a factor not to buy an existing company without ensuring its status first. Additionally, you may not be aware of the full compliance picture of your company in Colombia. An entity health check can help...
Foreign investors and entrepreneurs will need to engage a Legal Representative in Colombia when they’re forming a company in the country. The Legal Representative in Colombia performs a number of tasks for the new company, including preparing formal documents and submitting them to Public Notaries and government institutions. It’s important to work alongside a trustworthy partner who has a depth...
César Sánchez is Biz Latin Hub's very own Medical Cannabis and Mining Lawyer in Colombia, with a range of experience in various legal professions. Born in Santa Marta, César comes from a family of 4 and grew up with particular interest in history, foreign languages, and geography. César studied law at Universidad Sergio Arboleda, graduating with a Bachelor of Law. "During my experience at Uni,...
Colombia has one of the most agile legal systems in South America when it comes to starting a business. With an emphatic government agenda to encourage foreign investors and entrepreneurs into the country, institutional support to start a business in Colombia is strong. Being within the top three of the index of ease of doing business in Latin America in international rankings, the effort of the...
Andrés Vargas works as Biz Latin Hub's Senior Corporate Lawyer in Colombia. Andrés is one of the longest-serving members of Biz Latin Hub, having been a part of our team for 5 years now. During his time as the Head of the corporate law team in Colombia, Andrés has been influential in supporting clients from a variety of countries and sectors achieve their business objectives in Colombia. Andrés...
The impact of prepay technologies on retail in Colombia is becoming stronger as the government works to promote digital procedures, and the millennial population gains more purchasing power. Technologies that facilitate online payment for businesses and consumers play an important role in e-commerce adoption and creates an optimal environment for commercial activities. Learn how the government...
Colombia has become one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region, with a steady economy and an increasing number of investors seeking to hire a local sales executive to begin running operations. When starting a business as a foreigner, it is important to partner with an experienced sales executive to offer your products to potential clients. The hiring process in Colombia can...