Why Europe is Legalizing Cannabis in a Non-Commercial Way: The Compliance Marathon vs. the Retail Race

Over the past year, several European countries have moved forward with cannabis legalization in a very conservative way. Instead of launching full commercial retail markets, governments are introducing limited and tightly controlled regulatory frameworks. Germany and the Czech Republic are a few examples of countries choosing gradual legalization focused on possession and home cultivation over […]

Q1 Legal Obligations: Friendly Reminder for Colombian SAS Companies

It feels like we just blinked and January is already coming to an end! As the year continues to pass, Colombian SAS companies need to stay on top of key legal and corporate obligations to stay compliant and avoid unnecessary risks. Q1 brings several important deadlines that every business owner and manager should have on

Colombia in 2026: A Year of Stability and Strategic Opportunity

Colombia enters 2026 with a unique, deeply valued and rare attribute international seek in emerging markets: predictability. After years marked by global shocks, policy debates, and economic recalibration, the country is settling into a phase defined less by volatility and more by measured stability and strategic opportunity. The data tells a story worth paying attention

Economical Emergency Decree Explained in Plain English

On December 22nd, 2025, president Gustavo Petro’s cabinet issued Decree 1390/2025 to declare an economic emergency in Colombia for a period of thirty days. The reasoning behind this decision, according to president Petro, is that Colombia is facing a fiscal crisis after Congress did not approve the government’s proposed fiscal reforms on two occasions in

Part 3 of Corporate Planning for 2026 in Colombia: the Ultimate Compliance Checklist

This article is the third part in our ‘Prepare for 2026’ series, designed to help you navigate Colombia’s legal landscape with confidence in the upcoming year. Check out the first article of our series here and the second one here. Keeping track of legal and tax obligations in Colombia can be complex, especially if you don’t

Part 2 of Corporate Planning for 2026 in Colombia: Habeas Data

This article on Habeas Data is the second part in our ‘Prepare for 2026’ series, designed to help you navigate Colombia’s legal landscape with confidence in the upcoming year. Check out the first article of our series here. For companies operating in Colombia, Habeas Data compliance is not optional: its a legal and operational cornerstone.

Part 1 of Corporate Planning for 2026 in Colombia: the Corporate and Employment Calendar

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and while we’re looking forward to Colombian traditions and delicious food, we’re also focused on helping international entrepreneurs and business owners set up and run companies in Colombia smoothly and compliantly. The first quarter of every year is critical, both if you’re looking to incorporate a company

Cannabis Flowers Debuting are in Colombian Pharmacies: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

When Law 1787/2016 was enacted, producers, international investors and small farmers alike were anxious to grab a piece of the juicy and promising international opportunity. By then, Colombia became the second South American country to fully legalize medical cannabis production and commercialization. We quickly realized, once the infamous Decree 613/2018 was issued, that the medical

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