Country tax profile · 2026
Colombia VAT / sales tax
How Colombia taxes VAT / sales
Colombia charges a standard VAT/GST of 19% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Colombia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Colombia's VAT / sales tax compares
Colombia's VAT / sales tax of 19% is the 43rd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a South America average of 16.1%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Central African Republic (19%) · Guinea-Bissau (19%) · Niger (19%) · Cyprus (19%) · Germany (19%) · Chile (19%)
Who is a tax resident of Colombia?
Present in Colombia 183+ days within any 365 consecutive-day period (rolling); extra triggers for nationals (family, >=50% income/assets in CO)
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Colombia?
Colombia charges a standard VAT/GST of 19% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.