Legal Services
We provide comprehensive legal advice for foreigners in Colombia and the USA, with a specialized focus on immigration, family, business, and real estate law. Our team of lawyers with international experience guarantees personalized attention and effective solutions for your legal needs.
Our Legal Services
Real Estate Services
Comprehensive assistance in buying, selling, and renting properties in Colombia for foreigners.
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Corporate Setup
Experts in creating companies and ensuring regulatory compliance for foreign businesses in Colombia.
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Family Law
Guidance on international marriages, prenuptial agreements, divorces, and visas through family ties.
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When considering purchasing property in Colombia, having specialized legal advice is essential. Our expert real estate lawyers guide you through the entire process, from search to closing the transaction.
Our services include:
- Title study: We verify that the property is free of liens, mortgages, or legal issues.
- Contract guidance: Drafting and reviewing purchase agreements, promises to purchase, and leases.
- Representation in negotiations: We represent you throughout the negotiation process with the counterparty.
- Accompaniment in deed formalization: Assistance during the notarial process and property registration.
- Bank account opening: We facilitate the opening of accounts in Colombian banks for real estate transactions.
- Tax guidance: Orientation on property taxes, occasional gains, and tax obligations for foreigners.
Our goal is to ensure that your real estate investment in Colombia is secure and complies with all legal requirements applicable to foreigners.
Consultation on Real EstateCorporate Setup
At Colombia Legal & Associates SAS, we are experts in company creation and ensuring continuous compliance with Colombian legislation. We have assisted in the setup of hundreds of companies, including:
Simplified Stock Corporations (SAS)
The most common and flexible type of company in Colombia, ideal for most ventures.
Multinational Corporations
Complex structures adapted to the needs of large international companies.
Sole Proprietorships
Legal solutions for individual entrepreneurs and independent professionals.
Limited Liability Corporations
Traditional structures with specific benefits for certain sectors.
Branch Offices of Foreign Companies
Legal establishment of operations of foreign companies in Colombian territory.
Our corporate services include:
- Guidance on the most suitable corporate structure according to your needs
- Drafting of statutes and constitutive documents
- Registration with the Chamber of Commerce and obtaining the RUT (tax ID)
- Opening corporate bank accounts
- Compliance with fiscal and accounting obligations
- Guidance on labor hiring and regulatory compliance
- Legal representation for foreign companies
Family Law
Our civil law division is primarily dedicated to family law matters such as Colombian marriages, prenuptial agreements, divorces, and obtaining visas as a result of Colombian relationships. Civil law in Colombia refers to any legal matter that is not criminal in nature.
Family Law Services:
- International Marriages: Comprehensive guidance for foreigners wishing to marry in Colombia, including the management of all necessary documents and the notarial process.
- Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting and registering prenuptial agreements that protect the assets and interests of both parties.
- International Divorces: Management of divorce processes when one or both spouses are foreigners, including transnational aspects.
- Child Custody: Guidance in cases of international child custody and cross-border visitation rights.
- Family-Based Visas: Assistance in obtaining marriage visas, de facto marital union visas, or visas for parents of Colombians.
- Estate Planning: Guidance on wills, successions, and protection of family assets in international contexts.
We understand the complexity involved in family matters when they involve different nationalities and legal systems. Our approach is to provide clear and sensitive guidance that protects your interests and rights.
Consultation on Family LawOur Legal Team
We have a team of specialized lawyers with international training and extensive experience in immigration law and legal services for foreigners.
Carlos Rodriguez
Senior Lawyer - Immigration Law
Specialist in visas and immigration law with over 15 years of experience advising foreigners in Colombia.
María González
Lawyer - Real Estate
Expert in international real estate transactions and property law for foreigners.
Andrés Martínez
Lawyer - Corporate Law
Specialized in company formation and corporate advice for foreign investors.
Laura Sánchez
Lawyer - Family Law
Dedicated to international family law matters, transnational marriages and divorces.
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Need specialized legal advice?
Our team is prepared to offer you comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your specific needs as a foreigner in Colombia.