Labor & Social Security Law·6 min read·25 reads
Legal Labor Retainer: What It Is and When Your Business Needs One
Aug 11, 2026Read →
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Civil & Family Law·7 min read·33 reads
Titling an Inherited Property in Colombia: Steps and Risks
Did you inherit a house or plot of land but the title was never updated? Learn the steps to formalize ownership and the real risks of leaving it as is.
Aug 11, 2026Read →
Criminal & Disciplinary Law·7 min read·45 reads
Summoned by the Fiscalía in Colombia: What to Do and When to Call a Lawyer
Have you been summoned by the Fiscalía and aren't sure what it means? We explain what to do, your rights, and when you need a criminal defense attorney — before you make a costly mistake.
Jul 28, 2026Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·6 min read·293 reads
Labor Lawyer in Bogotá: When You Actually Need One
Wrongful dismissal, harassment, incomplete severance: when a labor lawyer in Bogotá makes the difference, and what to do before it's too late.
Jul 24, 2026Read →
Corporate Law·7 min read·192 reads
How Much Does It Cost to Form a SAS in Colombia in 2026?
The real cost of forming a SAS in Colombia in 2026: Chamber of Commerce requirements, the step-by-step process and the mistakes that end up being expensive.
Jul 21, 2026Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·7 min read·53 reads
What to Do If You Were Dismissed Without Just Cause in Colombia
Were you dismissed without just cause? Learn about your rights, how to calculate your severance pay, and the legal steps to file a claim in Colombia. Practical guide 2024.
Jul 13, 2026Read →
Criminal & Disciplinary Law·3 min read·19 reads
Domestic Violence: Your Rights and Legal Defense
Are you a victim, or are you being accused, in a domestic-violence case? Learn how to act in the first few days to protect your case. Criminal defense guidance in Colombia.
Jun 30, 2026Read →
Criminal & Disciplinary Law·6 min read·28 reads
The Entry into Force of Law 2477 of 2025 and the Extinction of Criminal Liability Through Full Reparation
Law 2477 of 2025 added full reparation as a ground for extinguishing criminal liability; we explain which offenses it covers and how damages are assessed.
Feb 20, 2026Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·8 min read·22 reads
Colombia's 2025 Labor Reform: Key Changes for Employers and Employees
The most important amendments to Colombia's Substantive Labor Code enacted in 2025: night shift surcharges, overtime, apprenticeship contracts, and more.
Nov 20, 2025Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·6 min read·31 reads
Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Colombia: Everything You Need to Know Before Signing
Duration, renewal, settlement, and early termination of fixed-term employment contracts. A practical guide for both employees and employers in Colombia.
Nov 1, 2025Read →
Corporate Law·8 min read·26 reads
Complete Guide to Incorporating an SAS in Colombia in 2025
Requirements, steps, costs, and advantages of the Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada compared to other legal structures in Colombia.
Oct 28, 2025Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·7 min read·35 reads
Disability Leave in Colombia: Who Pays and for How Long
How disability leave payments work in Colombia, who bears the costs depending on the origin of the disability, and what to do when the EPS fails to pay.
Oct 20, 2025Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·7 min read·22 reads
Requirements for Accessing an Old-Age Pension through Colpensiones
Contribution weeks, age requirements, the transitional regime, and what to do if your claim is denied. Everything you need to know.
Oct 10, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·23 reads
Tutela in Colombia: When to File and How to Do It Right
The acción de tutela is the most powerful mechanism available to protect fundamental rights in Colombia. Learn when it applies, how to file it, and what mistakes to avoid.
Oct 5, 2025Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·7 min read·22 reads
Disability Pension in Colombia: Requirements and How to Appeal a Denial
When the disability pension applies under Colombian law, the differences between Colpensiones and private pension funds, and what to do when a claim is wrongfully denied.
Sep 28, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·9 min read·74 reads
The Inheritance Process in Colombia: Steps and Required Documents
Key differences between notarial and judicial succession proceedings, approximate costs, and how to avoid the most common disputes.
Sep 22, 2025Read →
Corporate Law·8 min read·204 reads
Liquidating a Company in Colombia: Steps, Costs and Deadlines
How to dissolve and liquidate an SAS or other company in Colombia: the steps, the real costs, deadlines, documents and the mistakes to avoid.
Sep 15, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·28 reads
Tenant Rights in Colombia 2026: A Legal Guide
Is your landlord raising the rent or withholding your deposit? Learn your rights as a tenant under Law 820 and how to defend them legally.
Sep 8, 2025Read →
Criminal & Disciplinary Law·5 min read·26 reads
Rights of a Detained Person in Colombia: What You Need to Know
From the moment of arrest to the legalization hearing. A practical guide for the accused and their family.
Sep 5, 2025Read →
Criminal & Disciplinary Law·7 min read·34 reads
Criminal Liability of Company Directors and Officers in Colombia
When can a CEO, manager, or partner of a company face prison time in Colombia? The most common corporate crimes under Colombian law and how to prevent them.
Sep 1, 2025Read →
Corporate Law·8 min read·20 reads
SAGRILAFT for Small and Medium Businesses: Who Must Comply and What Happens If They Don't?
A practical guide to the Self-Control and Money-Laundering Risk Management System for Colombian companies required to implement it.
Aug 25, 2025Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·6 min read·27 reads
Workplace Harassment in Colombia: How to Report It and What to Expect
Law 1010 of 2006, the workplace conciliation committee, protective measures, and a step-by-step action plan.
Aug 18, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·8 min read·41 reads
Inheritance Without a Will in Colombia: Who Inherits and How the Process Works
When someone dies without a will in Colombia, the law determines who the heirs are and in what proportion. A complete guide to the probate process.
Aug 10, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·60 reads
Coercive Collection (Cobro Coactivo) in Colombia: What It Is and How to Defend Yourself
When the State can seize your assets, which assets can't be seized, how to request a payment plan, and what to do if collection proceedings are already underway against you.
Jul 28, 2025Read →
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