colombia presentation 2015

Colombia

Investment Environment and Business Opportunities in

Colombia

2015

About us PROCOLOMBIA We promote exports, tourism, investment and industrial expansion for internationalization. We integrate the work of the Country Brand within the strategic planning of Colombia’s promotion worldwide.

Presence in Colombia

25

Regional Offices 8

Information centers

Barranquilla, Bogotá. Bucaramanga. Cali. Cartagena. Cúcuta. Medellín. Pereira

Valledupar. Pasto. Palmira. Armenia = Universidad

Gran Colombia – Cámara de Comercio.

Villavicencio. Boyacá = Tunja - Duitama - Sogamoso.

Ibagué. Santa Marta. San Andrés. Aburrá Sur. Neiva.

Barranquilla = Cámara comercio – Universidad del

Norte. Cartagena. Medellín. Bucaramanga. Cali =

Cámara de Comercio. Pereira. Bogotá. Manizales.

Cúcuta.

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General Facts

Colombia is the country with the highest biodiversity per km2 It is among the 17most megadiverse countries of the planet.

55% of the population is less than 30 years old. There are nine cities

with over 500 thousand people.

With an extension of 1,141,000 km2 almost 3 times the size of California and twice the size of

Texas.

Colombia is the only

country in South America

with access to both, the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean.

Times of great economic achievements

GDP2014: +4.6%

GDP 2013: +4.9% Higher than the Latin American average growth (1.3%).

Controlled Inflation 2014: 3.66% Below target inflation

Unemployment rate 2014: 9.1%

Unemployment rate 2013: 9.6%.

FDI 2014: US$16,053 FDI 2013: US$ 16,200

Figures in US Millions

1.02 million of oil barrel daily

3rd oil producer in the region

A competitive location with easy access to markets around the globe

Mexico City 4H45M

Los Angeles 8H20M

Quito 1H30M

Lima 3H00M

Peru

Ecuador

México

United States

Canada

Brazil

Argentina Chile

Spain

France

Germany

Over 919 weekly direct international flights.

More than 5,896 weekly domestic flights.

Less than 6 hours to the main capital cities in

Latin America.

More than 20 different airlines operating in Colombia.

New York 5H35M

Toronto 6H05M

Caracas 1H20M

Santiago Chile 5H00M

Buenos Aires 6H15M

Sao Paulo 5H45M

Madrid 9H40M

Paris 10H40M

Frankfurt 11H15M

The second largest spanish speaking country in the world and among the 30 most populated

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Population 2015* Million

Source: DANE, 2015; EIU – FMI. 2015.

Colombia is within the 30th largest economy in the world and one of the largest non-OECD economies

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GDP at PPP – 2015 en US$ Billion

Note: GDP adapted to Purchasing Power Parity PPP. Projected data.

Source: FMI . 2014

The highest growth in 2014 among Latam’s major economies

Gross Domestic Product Growth, 2014

High investment in housing and infrastructure (12% growth) Growth in private consumption (4.6%) Solid labor market Public expenditure

Colombian growth drivers according to

OECD

*For Colombia data, corresponds to real GDP growth reported for 2014 according to DANE. For the rest of L.A data corresponds to the estimated growth for 2014 according to IMF (World Economic Outlook Update – April 2014).

4.6%*

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Latin America and Caribbean (Average

growth)

Peru and Colombia, the top growing economies in the coming years

Source: IMF (World Economic Outlook – April 2015) e = estimated

Gross Domestic Product, average growth 2015e

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Low inflation

Source: IMF (World Economic Outlook – April 2015) * The average doesn’t include Venezuela and Argentina * For Colombia data corresponds to real inflation reported for 2014 according to DANE. For the rest of L.A data corresponds to the expected inflation for 2014

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Latin America and Caribbean (Average

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Macroeconomic stability and strong economic performance in the long term

P: Projected Source: DANE; Banco de la República; Forecasted data source: FMI, April 2015

Inflation

GDP

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GDP Growth, Inflation and unemployment Rate 2002 – 2018p (%)

Colombia has continuously decreased its poverty levels

Source: Poverty: National Administrative Department of Statistics – DANE Middle class: The gained decade: the evolution of the middle class in Colombia between 2002 and 2011. Documento CEDE # 50. Universidad de los Andes. And RADDAR for 2013 data.

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Poverty

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Percentage of people in poverty 2002 – 2014

A rapidly expanding middle class

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Middle class* in Colombia as a percentage of total population

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* Calculus based on a 4.6% GDP growth Middle class: Monthly household income between 3.2MW and 13MW (MW) Minimum wage in Colombia 2014: USD 320. Source: Fedesarrollo (2013) and Euromonitor

Significant progress in terms of purchasing power Index of GDP per capita at current prices, 1999 – 2019e

1999=100

Source: IMF – World Economic Outlook, April 2015 e = estimated

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Colombia Latinamerica World

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* Figures do not include FDI registered for SabMiller adquisition of Bavaria in 2005 (USD 4,800 MM). ** Perception of insecurity as a key issue affecting industrial growth in the country. Monthly Industrial Survey -ANDI. Source: National Business Association of Colombia - ANDI. Balance of Payments – Banco de la República.

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Colombia, an investment-grade country with positive outlook

Source: S&P Ratings; Revista Dinero, Colombian Treasury.

Rating Perspective Term

Long Term – Foreign currency



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In July 2014, Moody´s was the last rating agency in improving Colombia´s rating due to two key drivers: 1. Positive growth forecast thanks to 4G infrastructure

2. A sound fiscal management that will continue in the future

Colombia tops the region as the best country for doing business in 2015

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Colombia, 34*

Peru, 35 *

-1 Mexico, 39 *

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Position out of 189 economies

Change in rank 2014 – 2015**

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Source: Doing Business Report 2015. World Bank * Position between 189 economies. ** Positive numbers indicate an improvement in the business environment

Colombia is the leader in terms of Investor Protection in the region and 10th worldwide.

Source: Doing Business 2015 – World Bank * Índex: 0-10 and 10 = the best score

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35 Brazil

40 Peru

56 Chile

62 Mexico

62 Argentina

76 Panama

110 Uruguay

117 Ecuador

154 El Salvador

Investment Protection Index Doing Business - 2015

“The OCDE investment policy review examines

Colombia's achievements in

developing an open and transparent

investment regime and its efforts to

reduce restrictions on international

investment” OECD

As an adherent to the Declaration, Colombia:

Colombia was officially invited on May 2013 to initiate the process to become full member of the OECD

Source: OECD

Colombia is implementing the roadmap to become full member of the OECD

Colombia participates in the OECD Investment Committee and is working for participating in the OECD Trade Committee among others. With the OCDE Declaration on Multinational Enterprises :

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An harmonized instrument for National Treatment is established for investors and investments in OECD countries.

Several recommendations are recognized and adopted by OECD countries for promoting responsible business conduct in multinational enterprises.

Once Colombia become full member of the OECD, the country will have access to the best technical advisory in development policies and shall be evaluated in accordance with high economic and social policy standards. It represents an opportunity for reviewing and improving the public policies in Colombia looking for a better climate for business and economic development.

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Two years in a row as one of the top 20 destinations for FDI

Top 20 host economies in 2012 USD billion

Top 20 host economies in 2013 USD billion

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Source: UNCTAD – World Investment Report 2013 and 2014

In 2014, Colombia had a new record of FDI in sectors different from oil & Mining.

Source: Balance of Payments - Banco de la República. Share of all countries with positive cumulative investment, The information includes reinvested profits or investments in the oil sector Note: the list of the top countries investing in Colombia does not include Panama.

Top Investing Countries in Colombia 2000– 2014

FDI Inflows. 2008 –2014 US$ million

United States

• US$ 27,499 million

• 22%

United Kingdom


• 13.5%

Spain


• 8.4%

Switzerland


• 6%

Oil and mining

Other sectors

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9,634 5,236

7,180 7,945

8,089 6,419

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During the last years, the stock of Colombia’s outward FDI keeps its positive trend.

Source: Banrep, 2015 Source TOP three Latin American investors: EIU, 2015

Stock of outward FDI 1994 – 2014, US$ million

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FDI Outflows 2013– 2014, US$ million

Chile

US$ 11,949 Mexico

US$ 7,610 Colombia

US$ 3,899

Top three Latin American investors to the world (2014) USD million

United States US$ 7,583 million

17.4%

United Kingdom US$ 6,013 million

13.8%

Panama US$ 7,175 million

16.5%

Peru US$ 2,892 million

6.6 %

Stock of outward FDI, 1994-2014 Main countries

Important multinationals have recently chosen Colombia as a location for new projects

The multinational Unilever, opened one of its most advanced detergent plant worldwide, through which it seeks to supply

domestic and foreign markets

Hewlett Packard, the North American multinational in information technology, opened a global service center in

Medellin.

Japanese fiber optic cable manufacturer, Furukawa, opened a production plant in Palmira, Valle del Cauca in order to take

advantage of Colombia’s FTA´s.

Mexichem invested a total of US$ 24 million to increase its production capacity in Colombia.

Hero Motors invested in a production plant in Cauca, for covering Colombian market with a possibility of reaching

Brazilian market from Colombia.

Some examples of high profile Colombian “multilatinas”

One of the largest food companies in

Colombia, Nutresa has presence in 12

countries in Latam, with manufacturing

plants in 8 of them. Recently, the company signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares

in Tresmontes Lucchetti S. A. in

Chile for USD 758 million.

SURA Brand is currently well known in the

insurance, pension and investment fund business through its operations in Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Chile.

In 2011, the group bought ING assets in Latin

America for USD $ 3,614 million.

It is the largest financial conglomerate in Colombia.

The Group has subsidiaries in El Salvador, Panama, and Puerto Rico.

In 2012, Bancolombia acquired 100% of the

ordinary shares and 90.9% of the preferred shares of

HSBC Bank in Panama.

Some examples of high profile Colombian “multilatinas”

Carvajal SA, is a conglomerate with

presence in 15 countries and

recognized for its role in the field of

packaging, stationery, design and

advertising.

In 2013, Carvajal S.A made an

investment of $ 23.7 million for the

construction of a manufacturing and

distribution center in Peru.

Colombiana SA is one of the country's leading companies in the production and marketing of sweets, chocolate and biscuits. The company has strengthened its international strategy with the opening of 11 branches throughout the Americas and has a production plant in Guatemala to supply the American market.

Tecnoquímicas is specialized in heath products and services, personal care and household cleaning, processed foods, and agricultural and veterinary products in Colombia and Latin America.

The company has direct presence in Central

America through its 3 production plants in El

Salvador.

Total trade increased fourfold in the last 10 years.

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Total International Trade (X+M)

United States

• Exports: US$ 14,106million

• Imports: US$ 18,193 million

China

• Exports: US$ 5,755 million


Mexico

Exports: US $914 million

Imports: US$ 5,273 million

India

• Exports: US $2,739 million


Exports and Imports. 2000 – 2014 US$ million

Top commercial partners 2014

Source: DANE. Traditional and non traditional exports are included

During the last 10 years, Colombia increased threefold its exports

Source: DANE Traditional and Non – traditional products are included

Exports. 2000 – 2014 FOB Values US$ millions

Top export non – traditional products 2014

United States 25.7%

China 10.5%

Panama 6.6%

Spain 6%

Fresh Flowers 2.5%

Plastic in primary forms 1.9%

Banana 1.5%

13,158 16,730

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Imports also have increased rapidly.

Source: DANE

Top imports by origin 2014 Imports 2000 – 2014 CIF Values - US$ million

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59,397

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

United States 28.7%

China 18%

Mexico 8.1%

Germany 3.9%

Oil & its derivatives 11.7%

Vehicles 7.5%

Telecommunications and sound

7%

Colombia has access to more than 45 countries and 1,500 million consumers through its network of Trade Agreements

Source: Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. 2015.

*These are Partial Scope Agreements (PSA) - - - The dotted line refers to member countries of The Pacific Alliance other than Colombia. – Chile, Peru and México.

Canada

United States

Mexico

Guatemala

Honduras

El Salvador

Ecuador

Brazil Peru

Argentina

Paraguay

Uruguay

Liechtenstein

Switzerland

Island Norway

European Union

Turkey

Israel

Japan

Panama

Chile

Bolivia

Costa Rica

Venezuela*

Pacific Alliance

South Korea

Cuba*

Nicaragua*

In force

Signed

In negotiation

International Investment Agreements - IIA

Source: Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. 2015.

Canada

United States

Mexico

Guatemala

Honduras

El Salvador

Peru

Switzerland

Turkey

Japan

Chile

Note: The International investment agreements (IIA) include Agreement Investment Treaties – BIT (agreement) and Free Trade Agreements – FTA- with investment section (chapter).

Spain

China

India

United Kingdom

Kuwait

Singapore

Azerbaijan

Qatar

Russia

France

UAE

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Panama

Pacific Alliance

Double Taxation Agreements - DTA

Canada

Mexico

Peru

Switzerland

Japan

Chile

South Korea Spain

India

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France

Czech Republic

Portugal United States

Bolivia

Ecuador

Netherlands

In force

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United Kingdom

Source: Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Ministry of Finances. 2015.

Germany

Colombia: A gateway to the Pacific Alliance

Source: MCIT, 2013

GDP of USD 2,123 billion The members generate 35% of the region´s GDP

Population of 214 million Almost Brazil´s Population

47% of the regional FDI Total FDI of US$ 85,488 million (2013)

FTAs with 60 countries Access to benefits of markets that represent 85.7% of the World GDP

Mexico

Colombia

Peru

Chile

MILA is the first cross border initiative to integrate equities markets, without any sort of merger or global corporate integration, using only technological tools along with

Listed companies: 590

1,591,120 1,726,300 1,967,814

254,403 306,694

314,207 583,609 561,815

597,522

1,062,682 1,153,248

1,313,200

2012 2013 2014

Foreigns non resident in Colombia Cruise visitors

Resident Colombians abroad Special Cross Borders

Total 2012 3,491,814

Total 2013 3,748,957

Total 2014 4,192,743

Colombia is more attractive for international travelers

Inbound tourist 2012 - 2014

Source: Migration Colombia and MinCIT. PROCOLOMBIA calculation

Main origin countries 2014

United States

• 376,410 visitors

• 19.1%

Venezuela


• 13.9%

Ecuador


• 6,4%

Brazil


• 6.3%

Sectors of opportunity – Energy: A diversified source base and a pivotal location in the Americas

Source: World Economic Forum 2014 and UPME * UPME (Colombian Planning Unit of Mines and Energy)

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Denmark

Switzerland

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France

New Zealand

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The Global Energy Architecture Performance Index 2014

Colombia was ranked first in Latin America and seventh in the

world according to the “Energy Architecture Performance Index

2014”. WEF, 2014.

103 Power Generation projects in

different stages: Installed capacity of 4,974 MW*

13 power transmission projects in

different stages* High potential in Biofuels and alternative energies

Source: Ministry of Transport

Fourth Generation of PPP’S (4g) –

Roads: US$ 24 Bill. -Intervention of 8.000 Km of Roads - 1.300 Km of new Roads - 40 new concessions

Ports: US$ 2.1 Bill. (2015-2018)

Improvement of the Magdalena river navigability:

US$ 1.3 Bill.

Airports: interventions US$ 1.8 Bill (10 projects) and constructions US$

2.3 Bill (2 projects). (2015-2018)

Step Rail Ways Concession Program (feasibility study – step 2)

US$ 4.2 Bill.

Opportunities to develop air, road, river and airport

infrastructure

Sectors of opportunity – Infrastructure: A major drive for growth

Opportunity sectors – Manufactures for the local and foreign markets.

Medellín 2,441,123 hab.

Cali 2,344,734 hab.

Barranquilla

1,212,943 hab.

Bogotá 7,776,845 hab.

Cartagena 990,179 hab.

Cúcuta 643,666 hab.

Ibagué 512,631 hab.

Bucaramanga 527,451 hab.

Soledad 599,012 hab.

Building materials, cars and parts, clothing, cosmetics and cleanness products, electric machines, others.

Colombia has a business network of more

than 3,700 industrial companies with

export experience

More than 400.000 graduates and

specialists in engineering related areas between 2000 and 2011

9 cities with more than 500 thousand citizens

Source: MinTic and IDC

Sectors of opportunity – Services IT, BPO, ITO, Shared Services, Apps

Colombia is one the three major providers of IT services in the

region.

2 years in a row showing double-digit sales growth

Some foreign players in Colombia

The broadband connections increased from 2.2 to 8.8 millions

between 2010 and 2014

In the next 4 years, the broadband connections will

be tripled reaching 27 million connections

A country of regions and differentiated opportunities for investors

Caribbean Region • Strategic location to access North America and the Caribbean. Just two

hours and one hour away from the US and Panama, respectively.

• The 5 ports in the Caribbean move more than 55 million tons.

• 38% of the people in San Andres and Providencia are bilingual.

• It has 8 of the country's 9 submarine cables.

• There are 14 clusters in the Caribbean region with different initiatives that support health services, IT, agribusiness, logistics, and the dairy sector.

• According to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Cartagena is the second Meetings and Corporate Tourism destination in Colombia.

• Productive investments in: agribusiness, logistics and tourism services, and production of industrial supplies.

• Its business sector is comprised by more than 2,600 companies, with 322 manufacturing companies, for example: • 28 plastic container companies • 24 metalworking companies • 16 chemicals companies, etc.

Population 10.2 million

Economically Active Population

4.6 million

GDP (Billion USD) $ 55.198

Source: DANE, 2014


Population 26,5 Millones


5,9 Millones

GDP (Billion USD) 234.959

Source: DANE, 2014

Andean/Central Region • It is home to more than 50% of the population in Colombia.

• It is the main industrial and services hub in the country, representing

69% and 73.3% of the domestic GDP respectively.

• It clusters 70% of the business sector, with more than 26,400 companies.

• It offers 4 international airports with more than 1,800 air cargo routes handling over 730 million tons per year.

• Medellin was acknowledged as the most innovative city in the world. There are noteworthy developments in CO2 emission reduction processes, cultural attractions, and reduced criminal rates. Urban Land Institute, 2013. (El tiempo)

• The Santander Free Trade Zone is the number one in terms of job creation among the Free Trade Zones created since 2009. Noticia Vaguardia Liberal, 2014.

• Bogota is the sixth most attractive city in Latin America to engage in

business activities, according to América Economía, 2014. •




4,1 Millones


Source: DANE, 2014

The Pacific Region • In 2013, the 2 public service ports in the department of Valle

del Cauca handled 44.5% of the foreign trade operations in Colombia by sea.

• It gathers approximately 10% of the business sector in Colombia with more than 3,100 companies.

• Valle del Cauca is the 4th department in Colombia with the highest arrivals of non-resident foreign travelers. In 2013, this figure increased by 10.3%.

• Valle del Cauca is a strategic location to address the domestic market. Also, Buenaventura is one of the closest ports to Asia in the Americas.

• Valle del Cauca gathers 29% of the central distribution logistic platforms for the main companies in the country.

• Valle del Cauca is the most cost-efficient region to invest, according to the Financial Times, 2014.




4,3 Millones


Source: DANE, 2014

The Orinoquia and the Amazon Regions

• Great opportunities regarding agribusiness, oil goods and services, hotel infrastructure, and tourism.

• In 2013, 13,955 foreign travelers arrived in these regions, showing a 29% growth compared to the previous year.

• In 2013, more than 1,979,067 acres were planted with agricultural products, showing a 6.6% increase.

• With over 3,212 acres cultivated with different clones, this is the main rubber-producing region in Colombia. MinAgricultura (Ministry of Agriculture)

• It gathers nearly 40% of the area suitable for reforestation for commercial purposes in Colombia. UPRA

Labor incentives

New employees with incomes lower than 1.5 Minimum Wages (US$ 476). Length of benefit by employee : 2 years.

New women employees above 40 years old with more than 1 year unemployed. Length of benefit by employee: 2 years.

New employees under twenty eight (28) years old. Length of benefit by employee: 2 years.

New employees certified in displacement situation, reintegration or disability. Length of benefit by employee: 3 years.

Discount in the income tax and supplementary contributions, and other contributions from payroll. (Do not include positions generated by mergers or replacements)

Incentives for job creation and formalization

Small firms: staff no more than 50 employees, total assets not exceeding 5,000 SMMLV. (US$ 1.3 aprox)

Application of escalation – Income Tax

0% - 2 first years 25% - third year 50% - fourth year 75% - fifth year 100% - from the sixth year

Free Trade Zones: Reduced income tax and sales allowed to the local market

Caribbean Region

Andean Region

Pacific Region

Guajira

Magdalena Atlántico

Bolívar

Valle del Cauca

Cauca

Norte de Santander

Santander

Boyacá

Cundinamarca

Huila

Antioquia

Caldas

Risaralda

Quindío

FTZ requested or approved prior to December 31, 2012. 15% Income tax.

FTZ filed after December 31, 2012. Income tax of 15% + 9% tax CREE. Since December 31, 2014, is applicable and additional CREE tariff of 5% for 2015. The additional CREE tariff increases per year.

Free Trade Zone

“Special Standing Uniempresarial” (FTZ)

Permanent Free Trade Zone

Free Trade Zones: Reduced income tax and sales allowed to the local market

No import duties. VAT exemption for goods sold from Colombia to FTZ.

Benefit from international trade agreements.

Allows sales to the local market.

Free trade zones for different investor styles.

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