There is a version of M&A in Colombia that looks very clean on paper. The numbers make sense, the growth story is compelling, the team seems capable, and the opportunity appears to be obvious and very attractive, until you start digging. What you find is not necessarily negative, but it is almost never as simple
If your company operates in Colombia, you may be required to implement an anti-money laundering system called SAGRILAFT. This guide explains who must comply, what triggers the obligation, and what you actually need to do so you can operate in Colombia with clarity and avoid surprises. What Is SAGRILAFT and Why It Matters SAGRILAFT stands
Colombia has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to hire highly skilled professionals at competitive costs. From developers and designers to legal, marketing, and operations specialists, Colombian talent has (proudly) become a key element in global remote teams. However, hiring in Colombia requires understanding the legal structure behind each engagement model to
Real estate investment opportunities in Colombia continue to draw sophisticated domestic and international capital because of legal protections for private property and openness to foreign buyers. After closing some tough deals in highly-demanded markets, the historical neighborhood of Getsemaní in Cartagena, for instance, transaction structure and risk management have risen as two factors that determine
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
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 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
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
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
