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Forming a SAS in Colombia

The Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada is Colombia's answer to the LLC — and the structure behind the vast majority of new Colombian companies. Here's what founding one actually takes.

Small modern office desk in Medellín with laptop and paperwork, mountain view through the window
On the groundThe Cámara de Comercio filing is the fast part. The corporate bank account is where foreign founders lose weeks — bring every document on the first visit, because most branches won't tell you what's missing until you're back in line.
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How to Form a SAS Company in Colombia

The full process: bylaws, Cámara de Comercio, NIT/RUT, and the corporate bank account.