Fill in the form to receive a quote
Search a country below for company documents:
What is the company registry in Colombia?
Unified Commercial and Social Registry
RUES - Registro Unico Empresarial
About Colombia
The Colombia Companies Registry is located in Bogota and was founded in 2007.
Colombia officially the Republic of Colombia is a country primarily located in South America with insular regions in North America. The main language of Colombia is Spanish which is spoken by 99.2% of the population with other languages such as English and Chibchan spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Colombian peso (COP). The population of Colombia is over 52.69 million.
Colombia Economy
The Real GDP in Colombia is in the region of $978.007 billion with a GDP per capita of $18,700. Colombia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Colombia are crude petroleum, coal, gold, coffee, refined petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Colombia
The leading export and import partners for Colombia are:
Exports: USA 27%, Panama 9%, India 5%, China 5%, Netherlands 4%
Imports: USA 26%, China 22%, Brazil 6%, Mexico 5%, Germany 4%
Colombia Certificate of Incorporation
The Colombia Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Colombia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Colombia company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Colombia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Colombia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Colombia Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Colombia the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Razon Social ó Nombre - Company Name
NIT o Núm Id. - NIT Number
Estado - Status
Cámara de Comercio - Chamber of Commerce
Matrícula - Enrollment
Organización Jurídica - Legal Organisation
Empleados - Employees
Representantes Legales - Legal Representatives
Actividades Económicas - Business Activities
Do you need to register / sign up at the Colombia Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Colombia register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Colombia
There are over 1,100,000 companies registered in Colombia.
Types of Companies in Colombia
Businesses in Colombia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
S.A. (Sociedad Anónima) = Public Limited (PLC)
S.A.S. (Sociedades por Acciones Simplificada) which is similar to the French S.A.S (societé par actions simplifiée)
Ltda. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) = Private Limited (Ltd)
S.C. (Sociedad Colectiva) = General partnership
S. en C. (Comandita Simple) = Limited partnership
S.C.A. (Comandita por Acciones) = Publicly traded partnership
E.U. (Empresa Unipersonal) = Sole proprietorship
Can you order a Colombia Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Colombia agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Colombia accepts the Apostille Certificate for Colombia Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Colombia signed up to the Hague Convention on 30th January 2001.
What is the language(s) of the Colombia Company Registry?
The Colombia Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Colombia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Colombia has 63 embassies abroad, as well as 94 consulates and three other representations. Bogota, the capital of Colombia, hosts 63 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 130 consulates and another two representations located in Colombia.
Colombia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Colombia. Our local partner is based in Cundinamarca which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Colombia including Bogota, Medellin and Santa Marta. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Colombia Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Colombia from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Colombia Moody's rating: Baa2 (first obtained in 2014)
Colombia Standard & Poors rating: BBB- (first obtained in 2017)
Colombia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Colombia Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Colombia.
Colombia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Colombia. Our specialist Colombia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Colombia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Colombia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Colombia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Colombia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Colombia?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Colombia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Colombia?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.