- The Colombian Government issued Decree 1474 under an Economic Emergency to introduce temporary tax measures for 2026 after Congress rejected its tax reform.
- The 2026 budget was approved unbalanced; the emergency’s validity is under Constitutional Court review.
- VAT and excise taxes increased on liquor, wine, tobacco, and cigarette substitutes; courier shipment exemption lowered to US$50.
- Consumption tax rates increased for motorcycles >200cc, luxury vehicles, yachts, and certain aircraft.
- Equity tax threshold lowered and rates increased; no equity tax for companies filing CIT returns.
- 1% tax on first sale/export of hydrocarbons and coal extended through 2026.
- New 19% normalization tax on undeclared assets or non-existent liabilities as of 1 January 2026, with payment due by 31 July 2026.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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