Economic Overview
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Colombia Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/colombia/overview
Further decreases in oil prices and expectations about the tampering of US monetary policy have been impacting the Colombia economy in 2015.
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Colombia Economy:
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/colombia
Colombia’s economic freedom score is 71.7, making its economy the 28th freest in the 2015 Index. Its overall score is 1.0 point higher than last year, with improvements in six of the 10 economic freedoms, including investment freedom, freedom from corruption, and trade freedom.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Business Climate in Colombia and Bogota
http://en.investinbogota.org/invest-bogota/why-invest/business-climate-Colombia-Bogota
One of the Best Business Environments in Latin America and one of the most competitive countries in the region.
Establishing a Presence
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Doing Business in Colombia
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/colombia#starting-a-business
Information on establishing a business in Columbia
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Doing Business in Colombia
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/colombia#starting-a-business
Information on establishing a business in Columbia
Taxes
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Taxation in Colombia – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_Colombia
This site provides an overview of taxes in Columbia
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Countries – TRADING ECONOMICS
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/colombia/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Colombia stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Colombia averaged 32.84 percent from 1997 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 1998 and a record low of 25 percent in 2013. Corporate Tax Rate in Colombia is reported by the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN).
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Countries – TRADING ECONOMICS
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/colombia/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Colombia stands at 33 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Colombia averaged 34.33 percent from 2003 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 38.50 percent in 2005 and a record low of 33 percent in 2008. Personal Income Tax Rate in Colombia is reported by the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN).
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Countries – TRADING ECONOMICS
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/colombia/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Colombia stands at 16 percent.
Visas
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Colombia Visa: Application, Requirements
https://colombia.visahq.com/
Colombia tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States of America for a stay up to 90 days.
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Columbia Visas Services
http://www.washingtonexpressvisas.com/visaservices/countries/colombia-visa/
Visa information and service provider
Infrastructure
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Colombia travel guide – Wikitravel
http://wikitravel.org/en/Colombia
See “Getting Around” on this site
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Best Colombia Transportation on VirtualTourist
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Colombia/Transportation-Colombia-TG-C-1.html
A guide to public transportation in Columbia
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Communications in Colombia – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_in_Colombia
Since being liberalized in 1991, the Colombian telecommunications sector has added new services, expanded coverage, improved efficiency, and lowered costs. The sector has had the second largest (after energy) investment in infrastructure (54 percent) since 1997.
Employer Obligations
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Practical Law
http://us.practicallaw.com/7-503-1696
The Q&A gives a high level overview of the key practical issues
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Practical Law
http://us.practicallaw.com/7-503-1696
The Q&A gives a high level overview of the key practical issues
Culture/Living
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Business Etiquette – Doing Business in Colombia | etiquette
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/etiquette/doing-business-colombia.html
Some dos and don’ts of proper etiquette in Columbia
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Business Etiquette – Colombian Etiquette for Women
http://www.ehow.com/info_8659416_colombian-etiquette-women.html
Etiquette tips for women visiting or doing business in Columbia
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Climate – Colombia Weather, Climate and Geography
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/colombia/weather-climate-geography
The climate is very warm and tropical on the coast and in the north, with a rainy season from May to November. Though the temperature varies little throughout the year due to Colombia’s proximity to the equator
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Climate – Weather in Colombia
http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/colombia
Current weather in the major cities of Columbia
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Safety – Colombia travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia
Travel advisory from the UK government with the warning that safety conditions in parts of the country can change quickly
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Safety – Colombia Travel Warning
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/colombia-travel-warning.html
Travel advisory from the US Department of State
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Education – Colombia – annual – Encyclopedia of the Nations
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Colombia-EDUCATION.html
Background information on the school system in Columbia
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Cost of Living in Colombia
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Colombia
Cost of Living in this country for some cities: Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Cartagena
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Cost of Living in Bogota
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Colombia&city=Bogota
Cost of living in Bogota is 68.94% lower than in New York
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Demographics of Colombia – Wikipedi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Colombia
This site is about the demographic features of the population of Colombia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
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Demographics of Colombia
http://www.123independenceday.com/colombia/demographics.html
A critical analysis of the demography of Colombia gives you a clear idea of the geographical, social, political and economic conditions prevalent in the country. – See more at: http://www.123independenceday.com/colombia/demographics.html#sthash.44kCqVeh.dpuf
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Holidays and observances in Colombia in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/colombia/
National and Season holidays in Columbia plus Observances
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Public Holidays in Colombia in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/colombia/index.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Colombia during 2016
Trade
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Colombian Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://colombia.visahq.com/customs/
Colombia Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Export.gov – Colombia Trade Regulations
http://export.gov/colombia/doingbusinessincolombia/traderegulationsstandards/index.asp
Trade Regulations and Standards in Colombia
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U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
Export.gov - Colombia Trade Regulations
The U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement took effect on May 15, 2012. As a result of the Agreement, 80 percent of U.S. consumer and industrial goods exports to Colombia are no longer subject to tariff
Housing and Rentals
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Bogota Apartments and Vacation Rentals
http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentals-g294074-Reviews-Bogota-Vacation_Rentals.html
Apartment Rentals and Vacation Rentals in Bogota
Travel
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Colombia – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia
Soaring Andean summits, unspoiled Caribbean coast, enigmatic Amazon jungle, cryptic archaeological ruins and cobbled colonial communities
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Colombia Travel Guide | Fodor’s Travel
http://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/colombia
Expert picks for your Colombia vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.