International Trade & Customs Law Colombia

Complete Import-Export Solutions

Strategic import solutions covering the complete customs clearance process. We handle all DIAN requirements including customs declarations (declaración de importación), value declarations (declaración de valor), and duty payments. Our team secures import licenses through VUCE, manages technical requirements (registros y licencias de importación), and ensures compliance with sector-specific regulations including INVIMA health registrations and ICA agricultural permits.

Customs Classification & Valuation
Import Licenses & Permits
Duty & Tax Optimization
Technical Compliance (RETIE/RETILAP)

Comprehensive export management including certificates of origin, export declarations (declaración de exportación), and VAT recovery. We handle complete VUCE procedures, secure export incentives through CERT programs, and manage special systems like Plan Vallejo. Our team ensures compliance with international requirements while optimizing your export benefits under Colombia's Free Trade Agreements.

Export Documentation & VUCE
Origin Certification & FTAs
VAT Recovery & Incentives
International Trade Compliance

Strategic customs and tax optimization through special regimes. We implement Free Trade Zone benefits (15% income tax rate), manage Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) certification, and structure operations under temporary import regimes. Our team secures duty deferrals, tax exemptions, and preferential treatment while ensuring full compliance.

Free Trade Zone Setup
OEA Certification
Special Import-Export Systems
Duty & Tax Planning

Comprehensive Customs Compliance and regulatory management. We handle DIAN audits, post-entry verifications, and customs valuations. Our team ensures proper documentation, manages broker relationships, and prevents penalties through proactive compliance programs including HS classification reviews and valuation studies.

DIAN Audit Support
Customs Valuation
Broker Management
Compliance Programs

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Free Trade Zone Benefits

Maximize Tax & Duty Advantages

Strategic Implementation of Free Trade Zone benefits for international companies. Access the preferential 15% income tax rate (vs. standard 35%), VAT exemptions on imports, and customs duty benefits. Our team handles the complete qualification process with MinCIT, coordinates DIAN requirements, and ensures ongoing compliance. From initial application through operational setup, we maximize your FTZ advantages while ensuring full Regulatory Compliance.

Plan Vallejo & Special Systems

Optimize Import-Export Operations

Expert management of Plan Vallejo and Special Import-Export Systems. Secure duty and VAT exemptions on imported inputs used in export production. Our team handles all program requirements including application, Implementation, and compliance reporting. We help structure optimal operations while ensuring proper documentation and study preparation.

Trade Compliance Excellence

Regulatory Requirements

Comprehensive management of VUCE platform requirements. We handle digital registrations, license applications, and document submissions. Our team ensures proper completion of import registrations (registro de importación), export certifications, and technical validations while streamlining your trade operations.

Expert handling of DIAN customs requirements including declarations, valuations, and classifications. We manage customs audits, post-entry verifications, and compliance reviews. Our team ensures proper documentation while preventing costly penalties and delays.

Strategic management of technical regulations including RETIE, RETILAP, and sector-specific requirements. We secure necessary registrations from INVIMA, ICA, and other regulatory bodies. Our team ensures full compliance while optimizing approval timelines.

Specialized support for Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) certification. We handle application requirements, security assessments, and ongoing compliance. Our team helps secure this prestigious certification while ensuring you maintain the required standards.

International Trade Expertise

Cross-Border Excellence

Leverage our extensive experience in Colombian international trade operations. Our bilingual team combines deep knowledge of customs procedures, technical requirements, and trade regulations with practical business understanding. We ensure efficient trade operations while optimizing benefits and maintaining full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

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Key Considerations

Essential documents include commercial invoice, bill of lading/airway bill, customs declarations (declaración de importación), value declarations, import registrations through VUCE, and technical approvals where applicable (INVIMA, ICA, RETIE). Our team manages all documentation requirements while ensuring proper completion and submission.

We utilize multiple strategies including Free Trade Zone benefits (15% income tax rate), Plan Vallejo systems, temporary import regimes, and Free Trade Agreement preferences. Our team analyzes your operations to recommend and implement optimal duty and tax saving approaches.

Key compliance areas include proper customs valuation, accurate HS classification, origin certification, technical regulations, and special regime requirements. We implement comprehensive compliance programs while managing DIAN relationships and handling customs audits.

We manage all technical requirements including RETIE electrical standards, INVIMA health registrations, and ICA agricultural permits. Our team coordinates testing, certification, and registration processes while ensuring compliance with sector-specific regulations.

Colombia offers numerous benefits including Free Trade Zone advantages, Plan Vallejo incentives, VAT exemptions, and preferential treatment under Free Trade Agreements. We help structure operations to maximize available benefits while ensuring full compliance.