Investment & Securities Law Colombia

Expert Market Entry Solutions

Optimize your Market Entry through strategic investment structures. We handle SAS formations, branch office setups, and investment vehicle selections. Key expertise includes Régimen de Inversión Extranjera compliance, capital registration with Banco de la República, and exchange control regulations (Régimen Cambiario).

SAS Company Formation
Branch Office Setup
Capital Registration
Exchange Control Compliance

Navigate sector-specific investment regulations effectively. We handle restricted sector requirements (financial, hydrocarbons, mining), special registration procedures with Superintendencias, and sector-specific permits. Our team ensures compliance with foreign ownership limits and regulatory requirements.

Sector-Specific Permits
Ownership Restrictions
Regulatory Compliance
License Applications

Secure your investment through strategic protection measures. We leverage International Investment Agreements (IIAs), structure investments for BIT protection, and ensure compliance with expropriation safeguards. Our team handles Dispute Resolution mechanisms and regulatory stability contracts.

IIA Implementation
BIT Protection
Stability Contracts
Dispute Resolution

Optimize profit repatriation through Strategic Planning. We handle exchange control compliance, implement efficient tax structures, and manage dividend distributions. Our expertise includes royalty payments, technical service fees, and intercompany transaction structuring.

Exchange Control Strategy
Tax Optimization
Dividend Planning
Transaction Structuring

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Key Investment Questions

Common structures include SAS companies (simplified stock corporations) and branch offices. Selection depends on factors like operational needs, tax efficiency, and regulatory requirements. We analyze your specific situation to recommend the optimal structure.

Foreign investment must be registered with Banco de la República. The process includes capital registration, exchange control compliance, and ongoing reporting. We handle all registration requirements and ensure proper documentation.

Colombia offers protection through International Investment Agreements (IIAs), Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), and stability contracts. We help structure investments to maximize protection and ensure compliance with treaty requirements.

Profit repatriation requires compliance with exchange control regulations and tax requirements. We structure efficient repatriation strategies including dividend distributions, royalty payments, and technical service fees.

Requirements vary by sector and include foreign investment registration, exchange control compliance, and specific permits. We ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.