Quick answer — Colombian SAS at a glance. A Colombian SAS (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada) can be formed by a single foreign shareholder and registered with the local Chamber of Commerce, often within days, with no minimum capital. Corporate tax is 35%. Spending more than 183 days in Colombia in any 365-day period makes you a tax resident taxed on worldwide income. The digital nomad visa allows long stays but does not prevent tax residency.
Medellín, Bogotá and Cartagena have become some of the most popular bases for remote workers in the Americas, helped by a dedicated digital nomad visa, a favourable time zone for North American clients and a lower cost of living. The SAS, introduced in 2008, made company formation simple and flexible.
The tax side needs care. Colombia's 183-day test uses any rolling 365-day period, so a nomad who splits time across two calendar years can become resident without noticing. Once resident, you are taxed on worldwide income. A Colombian SAS also pays 35% corporate tax, which is high by regional standards.
It does not suit nomads serving only foreign clients who want to avoid Colombian tax residency. It is not designed for locally employed expats or retirees.
Comparing Latin American options? See our guide to open a company in Latin America.
If you are comparing destinations, see the Mexican S. de R.L. setup and Brazil LTDA vs SLU.
You become a Colombian tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Colombia, continuous or not, within any 365-day period. If that period spans two years, you are resident for the second year. Track your days carefully.
Foreign capital invested in a Colombian company must be registered with the Central Bank (Banco de la República) to allow repatriation of profits and capital.
Amounts are indicative.
Colombia is a high-tax option for company profits. Small businesses may benefit from the SIMPLE regime instead.
The Colombia Business Bank Comparison Guide compares the main banks for foreign-owned SASs — get it when you start your Colombian setup with Heavnn.
Yes. An SAS can have a single shareholder of any nationality and no minimum capital.
The general corporate income tax rate is 35%.
When you spend more than 183 days in Colombia, continuous or not, within any 365-day period.
No. The visa allows you to stay, but if you exceed 183 days in a 365-day period, you become a Colombian tax resident.
Yes. Foreign investment in a Colombian company should be registered with the Central Bank to repatriate profits and capital.
In Colombia, the calendar is your biggest risk. Heavnn tracks your residency before you set up.
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This guide is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rates and fees are indicative as of October 2026.
