Frequently asked questions

The legal consultation fee is COP 250,000 (Colombian pesos, VAT-exempt regime). Fees for legal management and representation are agreed in writing after we analyze your case.

Yes. We are Bilingual Lawyers: meetings, contracts and communications are handled in English and Spanish.

Yes. We hold the consultation by video call and manage procedures through power of attorney, electronic signature, apostilled documents and official translations, depending on the case.

No. No lawyer can guarantee results. We assess the viability of your case candidly, explain the risks and work rigorously to protect your interests.

Yes. We serve Bogotá, nearby municipalities and the whole country, in person or virtually.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Colombia time, UTC-5).

We accept cash, check, electronic transfer to Davivienda, Bancolombia or Llave, and the digital wallets Nequi and Daviplata. Fees are billed in Colombian pesos.

It depends on the route. A notarial succession, available when heirs are capable and in agreement, is usually much faster than a judicial one, which requires court proceedings and can take months or years depending on complexity and opposition.

No. Without a will, the law distributes the estate according to the statutory order of heirs. A will lets you dispose of the portion the law leaves at your disposal and reduce conflict among heirs, while respecting forced-heirship rules.

Yes. No co-owner is obliged to remain in co-ownership. If there is no agreement, a partition action can divide the asset or sell it and split the proceeds.

Personal insolvency for non-merchants allows you to negotiate with creditors, agree on a payment plan or liquidate assets, and suspends collection proceedings while it is processed. We analyze whether your case meets the requirements.

It depends. When all heirs agree and there is no dispute, it can normally be handled before a notary. If heirs disagree or someone needs special protection, such as a minor, a judge is generally involved. We review your case and tell you which route applies.

Yes. A will is normally made by public deed before a notary, with the witnesses required by law. Before signing, it is worth reviewing how the estate is divided, because the law reserves shares for certain heirs.

You apply before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce after a prior availability search to avoid conflicts with existing marks. Registration lasts ten years and can be renewed.

Yes. We advise on preparing bids, performance, amendments, final settlement and disputes under Laws 80 of 1993 and 1150 of 2007.

Yes. Besides one-off consultations, we can support your company on contracts, labor and tax matters. Scope and fees are agreed in writing.

The UGPP verifies the correct payment of pension, health, occupational risk and payroll-tax contributions. A notice often arises from differences in contribution base income, non-salary payments or missing affiliations. The deadline to respond is strict.

The deadline appears in the notice itself and in most cases cannot be extended. We recommend consulting immediately so you do not lose the chance to respond and to file appeals.

These notices have short deadlines, and ignoring them has consequences. Contact us as soon as you receive one, with the notification date, so we can review it and prepare the response on time.

Yes. In general, foreigners enjoy the same civil rights as Colombians to acquire property, with limited exceptions such as certain border areas. We recommend a title study and, when funds come from abroad, registering the investment with the Central Bank (Banco de la República).

Timing depends on documents, apostilles and bank onboarding. At the first meeting we give you a realistic schedule for your case.

Not necessarily. Many procedures can be completed through power of attorney, electronic signature or apostilled documents. We will tell you what can be done remotely in your case.

Generally, foreign public documents need an apostille and an official Spanish translation to take effect in Colombia. We coordinate both.

No. We meet by video call and, where the law requires your signature, a power of attorney granted abroad and apostilled, with an official translation if needed, allows us to act for you in Colombia.

Public documents issued in another country, such as corporate certificates, powers of attorney notarized abroad and civil registry records, usually need an apostille (or legalization) and an official Spanish translation to be used before Colombian authorities. We confirm what applies to your case.

In general, a person who stays in Colombia for more than 183 days within any period of 365 consecutive days is treated as a tax resident, which changes how income is taxed. We review your dates and sources of income to tell you where you stand.

The consultation fee is COP 250,000 and is billed in Colombian pesos. The dollar amount shown on this site is a daily indicative reference. Fees for ongoing matters are quoted in writing after the first consultation.