Registration at Chamber of Commerce

Morrongo says on May 19, 2008, 07:25:

D'not know about other Chambers ,but here in Cali you can register the same day and leave with papers in hand.If its for a visa the registration must be for more than 45,000,000 cop.Costs depend on the value you register.Min 45,000,000 cost about 300,000.
Very straightforward to do.

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LilaM says on May 19, 2008, 07:29:

It takes no more than 30 min at the Chamber... is very easy to do it

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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RAAAY says on May 19, 2008, 07:29:

The process itself is simple.............but if you don't submit the correct information, you will have problems later, both tax and with your visa.

Get an accountant and an attorney to advise you on what is best to put on the forms. If you are using it for a business visa, which it would seem, you will need an accountant anyway for some of those forms.

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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LilaM says on May 19, 2008, 07:31:

Yes well said, much better if you find a lawyer to help you...

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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Morrongo says on May 19, 2008, 07:52:

Don't know about a lawyer for the registration,but you must already have an accountant to show proof of income for your visa.Like RAAY says the registration must be more or less correct to avoid later problems with Dian.You can tinker around with the next registration when the business is up and running.An accountant is a must before the financial year ends,as the registration with the Chamber is easy,the paperwork with Dian is not.

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peteyw says on May 19, 2008, 09:37:

RAAY is absolutely correct. Its better with a lawyer, or even an accountant to help you. Had my lawyer handle the first one and the accountant handle the renewal with no problems.

Getting your business visa and registration with the Chamber are the easiest part of running a business here. Depending on the type of business you're planning and the number and types of employees, facilities, contracts, leases etc.. is where the redtape and illogical hassles start. That's when you cross into The Twilight Zone.

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KyleHanky says on May 19, 2008, 11:07:

It's not for a business visa. I should have specified. It's for a special temporary visa; I have to apply for the visa that covers "activities not listed here." (Number 41.9 in the list here: http://consuladocolombiala.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&...). I have all of the requisites ready for the visa except this form, including proof of financial capacity.

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