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VAT exemption for 3 days: what are the difficulties?

The measure requires compliance with 3 special requirements, which will cause sellers and buyers to face at least 6 major difficulties. In addition, this exemption will require the mandatory use of electronic invoicing and payment through financial channels. Articles 22 to 26 and 160 of Law 2010 of December 27, 2019 established that during the … Read more

2020 withholding, INC and VAT returns requiring accountant’s signature

Those obliged to keep accounting records, when they comply with the net worth or gross income ceilings established by law, must file their VAT, withholding tax and INC returns signed by a public accountant. Articles 512-6, 602 and 606 of the Tax Statute -ET- establish the cases in which the INC, VAT and withholding tax … Read more

Orange economy: tax benefits and requirements to be met

Companies belonging to the orange economy will not pay rent for 7 years. They must have as their exclusive corporate purpose the development of technological value-added industries and creative activities. They must create a minimum number of jobs, which in no case may be less than 3. On February 26, 2020, President Iván Duque signed … Read more

Internal, external and statutory auditors: Know their differences.

Internal and external auditing and statutory auditing are aimed at evaluating compliance with the processes and regulations applicable to an entity. However, they differ, among other aspects, in their scope, functions and level of responsibility. The main differences between internal, external and statutory audit are explained below. Internal audit Internal aud iting focuses on the … Read more

VAT: Refund mechanism for the most vulnerable households

Households in poverty and extreme poverty levels will be identified through Sisbén. A selection will be made by territorial entities, giving priority to departments and municipalities according to poverty concentration levels, total population and coverage of social programs. Through a draft decree, the Ministry of Finance seeks to regulate the VAT refund mechanism for the … Read more

Financial statements to the supercompanies: extension of deadlines

The Supersociedades extended the deadlines for companies to submit their 2019 financial statements, due to the contingency situation in the country as a consequence of COVID-19. In this editorial we relate the new deadlines, as well as the information and those obliged to report. The Superintendence of Companies -Supersociedades- issued on March 17, 2020 External … Read more

Exogenous information 2019: deadlines for its submission are stacked up

By means of Resolution 011004 of October 29, 2018, the Dian indicated the content and technical characteristics for the presentation of the exogenous information report for the taxable year 2019. Taking into account the emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, the Dian, through Resolution 000027 of 2020, extended the deadlines to comply with this … Read more

Preparation of 2019 financial statements: COVID-19 considerations.

It is appropriate for entities to consider the impact of the pandemic on accounting conclusions and related disclosures. Entities may need to assess whether the impact of COVID-19 has led to impairment of any assets. In its IFRS in Focus section, Deloitte publishes the report Accounting considerations related to Coronavirus disease 2019, the purpose of … Read more

VAT Offsetting: Will start earlier due to COVID-19

Through Decree 419 of March 18, 2020, the Ministry of Finance regulated the criteria for the recognition and payment of compensation in favor of the most vulnerable population. This program would start in April, as a measure to mitigate the economic vulnerability of households affected by COVID-19. After having published a draft decree through which … Read more