Subsector
Aerospace
The aerospace industry is responsible for the design, manufacture, marketing, maintenance, and spare parts of aircraft ranging from airplanes, and drones, to spacecraft. It also includes specific associated equipment such as propulsion systems. Thanks to the articulated and synergistic work achieved between the Colombian State and the Private Sector, efforts can be made to promote the competitive and sustainable aerospace industry in the long term.
The aerospace industry in Colombia has the potential to offer services and provide value-added products to the aeronautical sector. There are currently companies in the auto parts and aeronautical services sector with international certifications that allow them to be suppliers of the international aeronautical industry. The country has great air traffic potential, and therefore there are high expectations of growth of the aircraft fleet, which will generate more demand for aircraft maintenance and repair services.
Colombia has the capacity to lead Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. In Latin America, the market value of aerospace activities is expected to reach USD 268 billion; therefore, the demand for services will require an average of 47,550 new pilots and 64,160 new technicians.
The country has companies certified with the AS 9100 standard, as manufacturers of aeronautical parts and pieces that can develop activities as suppliers of the international aeronautical industry. In recent years about 100 aeronautic repair shops in the country have performed about 48 thousand maintenance services to aircraft, this subsector has a workforce capable of meeting the needs of aerospace companies in the use of new technologies such as drones, augmented reality and 3D printing, which allow airframe inspections and reduce operating time.
Colombia has an average of 54 aeronautical training centers whose offer of services is diverse to strengthen the technical and human capacity to respond to the growth of the industry. Another reason to invest in the aerospace subsector is that the country has generated a network of current trade agreements that allow the aerospace subsector to be promoted for the entry of Colombian products with zero tariffs in North America and Europe.
For the year 2018, the city of Bogotá was recognized as one of the aerospace cities of the future occupying the first place in innovation and attractiveness, according to the Aerospace Cities of the future 2018/19 ranking of the Financial Times. Finally, it is necessary to emphasize that this subsector has the cooperation of other industries established in different regions of the country such as the metalworking, plastics, and textile industries to provide materials and inputs to the aerospace industry. In this way, it has the capacity to carry out the assembly of light aircraft, military training aircraft, and the manufacture of sophisticated drones, to meet the demand of the national and regional defense sector.
Source of information: Investin Bogotá
Here you can consult each of the steps and requirements for Pre-operational licenses
This permit allows you to obtain the right to explore the existence and feasibility of future groundwater use. This permit does not confer the concession for the use of groundwater, therefore, once you obtain the viability of this application, you must advance the application process for water concession Underground.
What do I need to apply for permission?
1. Download and complete the Single National Groundwater Exploration and Exploration Permit Application Form.
2. Download and fill out the check list Environmental Procedure Application for Permit Prospecting or Exploration as the case may be.
3. Present the map of the Agustin Codazzi Geographic Institute IGAC, (entity in charge of producing the official map and basic cartography of Colombia), at scale 1: 10,000 indicating location of the property and well.
4. Submit the technical document: in original with the information required in the Single National Prospecting and Exploration Permit Application Form.
5. In case of acting through a proxy, present 1 copy of the general power of attorney or 1 original of the special power of attorney.
6. In case of not being the owner of the property, present 1 copy of the appropriate proof of possession or possession of the property.
7. In case of being holder of the property present 1 original of the authorization of the owner or possessor of the property.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the documents and meet the necessary requirements for the process.
2. File the documentation
3. Communicate and / or notify of the order initiating the procedure.
4. Submit additional information, if required
5. Make the payment of the evaluation (request settlement at the points of attention or by the self-liquidator of the District Secretariat for operations in Bogotá).
6. Receive the visit.
7. Be Notified of the response.
Where can I go?
It is possible to start, monitor and finalize the procedure online, through the Integral Window of Environmental Procedures Online – VITAL (if applicable) and before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a visit will be made technique.
What is the cost of this procedure?
The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and / or settlement considering that the evaluation and / or monitoring fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, per diems, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to meet the request.
If the procedure is to install operations in the city of Bogotá, request the settlement receipt at the service points or download by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment entering the light blue module called "Air, auditory and visual quality" then in the button "Liquidator for evaluation of permits prospecting and exploration of groundwater".
How long does this process take?
80 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Decree 2811 of 1974 (Articles 51, 54, 56, 57, 149-154)
Agreement 10 of 1989 (Articles 62-64)
Law 633 of 2000 (Article 96)
Law 99 of 1993 (Articles 31, 66)
Resolution 815 of 1997
Resolution 2202 of 2006 (All)
Agreement 23 of 2009 (Article 2 numeral 4 and articles 4, 13 to 15.)
Resolution 1280 of 2010 (Article 1-2)
Resolution 5589 of 2011
Resolution 00288 of 2012
Single Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015 (Book 2, Part 2, Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 16, Articles 2.2.3.2.16.4 - 2.2.3.2.16.12)
This procedure allows you to obtain the right to use or take advantage of groundwater, both in your own and others' properties, to be used in different production processes.
What do I need to apply for permission?
1. Complete the Single National Groundwater Concession Application Form.
2. Present the document with information on the systems for the collection, diversion, conduction, restitution of surpluses, distribution and drainage in original(s), as well as the document with the Additional annotations on the investments, amount of these and term in which they are to be made.(as established in article 152 of Decree 1541 of 1978).
3. Present the final well design:1 Photocopy.
4. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original (special power of attorney).
5. In case of not being the owner of the property, adequate proof of possession or possession of the property:1 Photocopy(s).
6. In case of being a holder of the property - authorization of the owner or possessor of the property:1 Original (s).
7. For the provision of public services, census of users of the source from which the water concession is to be obtained:1 Photocopy(s), and document indicating the details of the works:1 Original(s).
8. For machine cooling, descriptive memory of washing operations:1 Original(s) and exact data on the amount of water needed to cool the machines:1 Photocopy(s).
9. For energy use, feasibility study of the complete project:1 Original (s) and ecological and environmental study.
10. For industrial use, feasibility study of the industrial project:1 Original and ecological and environmental study.
11. For mining and oil use, feasibility study of the industrial project:1 Original(s).
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the documents.
2. File the documentation.
3. Communicate and / or notify of the order initiating the procedure.
4. Submit additional information, if required.
5. Make the payment of the evaluation (request settlement at the points of attention or by the self-liquidator of the District Secretariat for operations in Bogotá).
6. Receive the visit where the conditions of the water source, the beneficiary property and other information provided by the applicant will be verified, in accordance with current environmental regulations.
Where can I go?
It is possible to initiate, monitor and finalize the procedure online, through the Integral Window of Environmental Procedures Online – VITAL (if applicable) and also before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a technical visit will be made.
What is the cost of this procedure?
The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and / or settlement taking into account that the evaluation and / or monitoring fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, per diems, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to meet the request.
If the procedure is to install operations in the city of Bogotá, request the settlement receipt at the service points or download by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment entering the light blue module called "Air, auditory and visual quality" then in the button "Liquidator for evaluation of groundwater concession permits"
How long does this process take?
180 business days
Decree 2811 of 1974, (Articles 59 – 63, 68 and 151)
Single Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015 (Book 2, Part 2, Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 10, Last digit(s) 1, 10 11, 12, 13,14,15,16,17,18, 19
2, 20, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 21,)
Law 99 of 1993, (Title I, VI, VII and VIII) Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)
Law 962 of 2005, (Article 25)
Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)
Decree 1575 of 2007, (Article 28)
Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Article 1)
Single regulatory decree 1076 of 2015.
This procedure allows you to obtain the right to use or take advantage of water for public use for: domestic supply, irrigation and forestry, watering holes, industrial, thermal generation of electricity, mining and mineral treatment, oil exploitation; injection for geothermal generation, hydroelectric generation, direct kinetic generation, aquaculture and fishing, recreation and sports, medicinal uses, and other mineral uses.
What do I need to apply for a surface water concession?
1. Complete the Single National Surface Water Concession Application Form.
2. Present the document with information on the systems for the collection, diversion, conduction, restitution of surpluses, distribution and drainage: 1 Original (s), as well as the document with the additional annotations on the investments, amount of these and term in which are going to be realized.
3. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original (special power of attorney)
4. In case of not being the owner of the property, adequate proof of possession or possession of the property:1 Photocopy(s)
5. In case of being a holder of the property - authorization of the owner or possessor of the property:1 Original (s)
6. For the provision of public services, present a document indicating the extension and number of properties or inhabitants that are projected to benefit, the term within which the service will be given and the regulations of this.
7. For machine cooling, descriptive memory of washing operations:1 Original(s) and exact data on the amount of water needed to cool the machines:1 Photocopy(s)
8. For energy use, feasibility study of the complete project:1 Original(s)
9. For industrial use, feasibility study of the industrial project:1 Original(s)
For mining and oil use, feasibility study of the industrial project:1 Original(s)
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the documents
2. File the documentation
3. Communicate and / or notify the order of initiation of the procedure.
4. Submit additional information, if required
5. Make the payment of the evaluation (request settlement at the points of attention or by the self-liquidator of the District Secretariat for operations in Bogotá)
6. Receive the visit where the conditions of the water source, the beneficiary property and other information provided by the applicant will be verified, in accordance with environmental regulations in effect.
Where can I go?
It is possible to initiate, monitor and finalize the procedure online, through the Integral Window of Environmental Procedures Online – VITAL (if applicable) and also before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a technical visit will be made.
What is the cost of this procedure?
The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and / or settlement taking into account that the evaluation and / or monitoring fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, per diems, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to meet the request.
If the procedure is to install operations in the city of Bogotá, request the settlement receipt at the service points or download by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment entering the light blue module called "Air, auditory and visual quality" then in the button "Liquidator for evaluation of surface water concession permits".
How long does this process take?
120 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Decree 2811 of 1974, (Article 50-63, 77 - 163)
Decree 1575 of 2007, (Article 28) Law 99 of 1993, (Title I, VI, VII and VIII) Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)
Law 962 of 2005, (Article 25)
Law 99 of 1993 (Title I, VI, VII and VIII) Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)
Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Article 1)
Single regulatory decree 1076 of 2015
This procedure corresponds to the permanent or transitory authorization for the execution of works that occupy the channel of a stream or water tank. It will be required when the company's project requires works, dumping or crossing on beaches, channels or beds.
What do I need to apply for permission?
1. Download and Complete the Single National Application Form for Occupation of Channels, Beaches and Beds.
2. Download and complete the application form for riverbed, beaches and beds occupation permit checklist as the case may be
3. Deliver certificate of existence and legal representation or document that takes its place (no more than three months prior to the request)
4. Provide the map of the location of the water source in the area of influence: 1 Photocopy(s)
5. Deliver the plans and reports of structural and hydraulic calculation of the works necessary for the capture, control, conduction, storage or use of the channel: 1 Photocopy(s)
6. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original (special power of attorney)
7. In case of being a holder of the property - authorization of the owner or possessor of the property:1 Original (s)
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the documents described in the requirements.
2. File the documentation
3. Communicate and / or notify the order initiating the procedure.
4. Submit additional information, if required
5. Make the payment of the evaluation (request settlement at the points of attention or by the self-liquidator of the District Secretariat for operations in Bogotá)
6. Receive the technical visit where it will be verified that the work or construction is occupying the channel that was requested.
Where can I go?
It is possible to start, monitor and finalize the procedure online, through the Integral Window of Environmental Procedures Online – VITAL (if applicable) and also before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a visit will be made technique.
What is the cost of this procedure?
The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and / or settlement taking into account that the evaluation and / or monitoring fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, per diems, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to meet the request.
If the procedure is to install operations in the city of Bogotá, request the settlement receipt at the service points or download by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment entering the light blue module called "Air, auditory and visual quality" then in the button "Liquidator for evaluation of occupation permits of riverbeds, beaches and beds".
How long does this process take?
60 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Law 99 of 1993, (Articles 31, 66)
Agreement 10 of 1989, (Articles 107-111)
Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 9 and articles 4, 13-15.)
Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)
Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)
Decree 1541 of 1978, (Articles 87 - 97, 104 - 106 and 183 - 204)
Decree 2811 of 1974, (Articles 102 - 105 and 119 - 145)
Single Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015 (Book 2, Part 2, Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 12, Article 2.2.3.2.12.1 - 2.2.3.2.12.1.3; Book 2, part 2,
Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 19, Articles 2.2.3.2.19.1 - 2.2.3.2.19.17)
Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Articles 1 - 2)
Single regulatory decree 1076 of 2015
This permit is requested to discharge discharges into surface water sources, or into soil associated with a permeable rocky terrain arranged below the surface.
What do I need to apply for permission?
1. Submit to the District Secretariat of Environment, a request containing the checklist of procedure as the case may be.
2. Complete the Single National Dumping Permit Application Form Download the format
3. Submit the original technical document (1), containing: the location, description of the operation of the system, technical reports and conceptual and basic engineering designs
4. Present the map identifying origin, quantity and geo-referenced location of discharges to the body of water or soil: 1 Photocopy(s)
5. Present the characterization of the original discharge (1)
6. Present the land use certificate:1 Original(s)
7. Environmental assessment of the discharge
8. Submit the Landfill Management Risk Management Plan: 1 Original
9. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original (special power of attorney)
10. In case of not being the owner of the property, adequate proof of possession or possession of the property:1 Photocopy(s)
11. In case of being a holder of the property - authorization of the owner or possessor of the property:1 Original (s)
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the documents
2. File the documentation
3. Communicate and / or notify of the order initiating the procedure.
4. Submit additional information, if required
5. Download by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment and follow the instructions to carry out the liquidation of the procedure (in the case of Bogotá)
6. Pay for the assessment
7. Receive the visit
Where can I go?
It is possible to initiate, monitor and finalize the procedure online, through the Integral Window of Environmental Procedures Online – VITAL (if applicable) and also before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a technical visit will be made.
What is the cost of this procedure?
The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and / or settlement taking into account that the evaluation and / or monitoring fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, per diems, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to meet the request.
How long does this process take?
87 business days
If the procedure is to install operations in the city of Bogotá, request the settlement receipt at the service points or download it by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment entering the light blue module called "Air, auditory and visual quality" then in the button "Liquidator for evaluation of dumping permits".
What regulations must I comply with?
Resolution 1514 of 2012, (Articles 1 - 6)
Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Articles 1 - 2)
Decree 2811 of 1974, (Articles 5, 134 numeral e, 191, 336)
Resolution 2202 of 2006, (Articles 1 - 5)
Resolution 631 of 2015, (All)
Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 7 and article 4, 13-15)
Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)
Decree 50 of 2018, (9,10)
Law 1955 of 2019, (Article 13)
Law 99 of 1993, (Articles 31 numeral 9, 66)
Single regulatory decree 1076 of 2015.
This authorization will allow the investor to acquire control of one or more companies, or to acquire control of a company in another existing one or to create a new company to develop activities jointly.
The Colombian competition regime provides that business integrations or concentrations that meet certain conditions must be reported to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), which is the national authority for the protection of competition.
The term business integration is broad and includes mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, joint ventures or other types of agreements or transactions by which one company acquires control over another and ceases competition in the market, through the consolidation of two market players into one.
When. the parties together have a share of less than 20% in the relevant market, the integration operation is deemed to be authorized automatically by virtue of the law, but in any case, it must be notified to the SIC before it is carried out, and the SIC reserves the right to review the factual assumptions taken into account by the parties.
Where the parties have a joint stake of more than 20% in the relevant market, the transaction must be approved by the SIC in order to be carried out.
What do I need to apply for company integration?
Business integrations must be reported to the SIC when the following assumptions are met:
1. Subjective assumption: That the companies involved in the operation are engaged in the same economic activity (horizontal integration); or that the companies involved in the operation are part of the same value chain (vertical integration).
2. Objective assumption: That the companies that comply with any of the subjective assumptions have had, jointly or individually, operating income exceeding 60,000 monthly legal minimum wages in the year immediately prior to the operation; or that the companies that comply with any of the subjective assumptions have had total assets, jointly or individually, greater than 60,000 legal monthly minimum wages in force, in the year immediately prior to the operation.
3. Submit the notification document on the SIC website.
4. In case of having approved power of attorney, present the powers of attorney and certificates of existence and legal representation of all the companies involved
What steps to follow to apply for company integration?
1. Gather the required documentation (request for pre-evaluation and additional information if required)
2. Make the payment
3. File the application with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
Where can I go?
You can start, monitor, and finalize the procedure and / or service online through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC
What is the cost of this procedure?
COP$2,767,000.
How long does this process take?
10 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Decree 092 of 2022, (Total)
Resolution 2751 of 2021, (Total)
Decree Law 019 of 2012, (Articles 2, 156, 157)
Law 1437 of 2011, (Articles 1 to 31; Articles 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 45, 56, 61, 62, 63, 64, 74-81, 84-89 and 91-97)
Decree 4886 of 2011, (article 1, numerals 8, 11 to 15, 62 to 65; Article 3, numerals 15 to 18, 34 and article 9, numerals 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18 and 20)
Law 1340 of 2009, (articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 to 13, 17, 20, 22, 23, 28, 31, 33 and 34 of Titles I, II, IV and VI) Circular 1 of 2001, (Chapter Two of the Title VII)
Law 2010 of 2019, (Article 152)
Resolution 916 of 2022, (Total)
Resolution 77896 of 2020, (Total)
Through this procedure you can obtain a technical concept issued by the Official Fire Department (of the region where it is located), through which the conditions of human safety, fire risks, hazardous materials and fire protection systems that occur in buildings or establishments are reviewed. On the other hand, pressure tests of hydraulic networks are carried out when necessary.
What do I need to request the fire protection system service?
1. Pay for this review
Note: For the city of Bogotá you can enter the Bogotá Fire Services portal, through which you can self-manage your procedure.
2. Fill out the registration form generated by the Fire Department who will review this procedure.
3. Complete the filing form generated by the Fire Department who will review this procedure.
4. For the day of the review visit have at hand CURRENT legal representation of the establishment to be certified or document that proves its existence and operation, containing at least the name of the establishment, company name, NIT, and address.
5. If you are a declarant: file, the current industry and commerce tax return.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the documents and formats requested to file the procedure.
Keep in mind that for the city of Bogotá the following steps apply:
2. This process can be done before the official body of Fire Bogotá, in the Office of Attention to the Citizen located in the Street 20 Nº 68A-06 with the receipt of payment and the documentation requested.
3. If the application is approved, the system automatically classifies the risk levels of the establishment (company, plant, building) as low, moderate, or high risk.
4. If the establishment is classified as high risk, from the date of registration and within thirty (30) business days, from the Management Sub directorate of the Risk of the entity, a visit is scheduled. The security concept will be available at the Citizenship Service office within thirty (30) business days of the visit.
5. If the place subject to review is classified as low or moderate risk, an email will arrive to carry out the training, within fifteen (15) calendar days Upon approval of the receipt of payment, or according to the nature of the establishment you will receive a call to participate in person in a service fair.
6. The security certificate will be available on the service portal within thirty (30) calendar days following the training and completion of the SELF-REVIEW.
7. If citizens participate in the service fair, they will receive the training in person, and after completing the AUTO-REVISION form, they will receive the safety certificate.
Where can I go?
You can follow up on the procedure at the Citizen Service office at Calle 20 No. 68 A - 06 Puente Aranda, or by Phone: 60 1 3822500 Ext. 40101.
What is the cost of this procedure?
For Bogotá, the value to be paid shall be that established in Agreement 11 of 1988, Chapter IV, and Agreement 9 of 1992:
The fee to access the procedure will be one percent (1%) settled on the value of the Industry and Commerce tax of the previous year, plus the equivalent of one (1) legal minimum wage in force daily for each establishment. For new establishments under the business name that pays with this rule, the rate will be one (1) legal minimum wage in force daily for each establishment.
The fee for inspection services requested by taxpayers who are exempt from declaring ICA will be two (2) legal minimum wages in force daily for each establishment.
How long does this process take?
30 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Resolution 0231 of 2021, (All)
Resolution 0661 of 2014, (Article 203)
Law 1575 of 2012, (Article 42)
Law 1801 of 2016, (Article 2)
The objective of this procedure is to register the trademark of the company before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce in Colombia SIC
What do I need to apply for Trademark Registration?
1. Know what a trademark is and what you can register as a trademark in the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
2. Consult the trademark history: Before filing an application you can consult about trademark history to know if there are similar or identical trademarks registered or in process, which hinder the registration of your trademark, and prevent it from being denied because it has previously been registered by a third party. Learn more about SIP.
3. Classify the goods and /or services that will distinguish the mark and classify them according to the International Classification of Nice.
Note: The Nice International Classification is a classification of goods and services that applies to the registration of marks.
4. Submit the application electronically or physically through the SIPI Virtual Office of Industrial Property or at the Service Points.
5. Follow up on the procedure, remember that you must comply with a series of formal filing requirements, deadlines for the different procedures, publication in the official gazette, payment of fees, etc. You can know the legal regulations in force (Decision 486 of 2000 and Single Circular of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce. Title X) and monitor the procedure, to avoid missing the deadlines.
Stages of the registration of a trademark
STAGES | TERM |
1. Submission of the application | Not Applicable |
2. The application is admissible and assigned the filing date | Not Applicable |
3. Formal examination | Not Applicable |
3.1. If there is a formal error, the SIC issues a request and a period is granted to correct it. | 60 working days following notification. |
4. The SIC orders the publication of the application in the Industrial Property Gazette |
Not Applicable |
5. A period is granted for interested third parties to oppose the application for registration. | 30 working days following the date of publication. |
6. An additional period of time is granted (if requested) to submit evidence supporting the opposition. | 30 working days after the deadline for oppositions. |
7. The applicant is given a period to answer the opposition. | 30 working days following notification of the opposition. |
8. An additional period of time is granted (if requested) to submit evidence to support the answer to the opposition. | 30 working days after the deadline for oppositions. |
9. The SIC carries out the substantive examination of the application and the opposition(s) – if applicable- |
N/A |
10. Filing of the appeal against the decision of the SIC. | 10 working days from the day following notification of the decision1. |
What steps to follow once you have all the documents for the Trademark Registration?
1. Gather the required documentation
2. Make the payment
3. In case of filing an opposition to the trademark registration, you must fill out form PI01-F12
4. If you carry out the process virtually, you must follow the steps indicated in the link called "Virtual office of industry¨.
5. In case of requiring division of the trademark application and slogan, you must fill out form PI01-F08
6. In case of requesting the waiver of rights regarding the registration of the trademark of products and / or services, you must fill out form PI0- F05
7. In case you need to submit corrections and modifications to the application, you must fill out form PI0-F11
8. Respond to the request for the formal review process of the documents attached with the application and the correction of these, if necessary
9. Make the payment according to Resolution 66173 of 2022 and according to your case verify here
10. File the application
Where can I go?
You can start, follow-up, pay and finalize the process by obtaining the documents through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.
What is the cost of this procedure?
The cost of this procedure will depend on the specific characteristics. Refer to the trademark fees issued by the SIC according to Resolution 66173 of 2022 and as appropriate verify here
How long does this process take?
Between 180 and 210 calendar days
Note: Depending on whether the first instance decision is appealed or not, the time to obtain can vary between 12 and 18 months.
What regulations must I comply with?
Decree 1074 of 2015, (Article 2.2.2.19.5.1)
International Standard 486 of 2000 (Articles 1 to 13, 134 to 189, 237)
Decree 4886 of 2011, (Article 18,19)
Circular 1 of 2001, (Title I, Chapter Six, 6.2 and Title X Chapter One, Chapter Three and Chapter Six.)
Resolution 63360 of 2021, (Total)
This authorization will allow the investor to acquire control of one or more companies, or to acquire control of a company in another existing one or to create a new company to develop activities jointly.
The Colombian competition regime provides that business integrations or concentrations that meet certain conditions must be reported to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), which is the national authority for the protection of competition.
The term business integration is broad and includes mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, joint ventures or other types of agreements or transactions by which one company acquires control over another and ceases competition in the market, through the consolidation of two market players into one.
When. the parties together have a share of less than 20% in the relevant market, the integration operation is deemed to be authorized automatically by virtue of the law, but in any case, it must be notified to the SIC before it is carried out, and the SIC reserves the right to review the factual assumptions taken into account by the parties.
Where the parties have a joint stake of more than 20% in the relevant market, the transaction must be approved by the SIC in order to be carried out.
What do I need to apply for company integration?
Business integrations must be reported to the SIC when the following assumptions are met:
1. Subjective assumption: That the companies involved in the operation are engaged in the same economic activity (horizontal integration); or that the companies involved in the operation are part of the same value chain (vertical integration).
2. Objective assumption: That the companies that comply with any of the subjective assumptions have had, jointly or individually, operating income exceeding 60,000 monthly legal minimum wages in the year immediately prior to the operation; or that the companies that comply with any of the subjective assumptions have had total assets, jointly or individually, greater than 60,000 legal monthly minimum wages in force, in the year immediately prior to the operation.
3. Submit the notification document on the SIC website.
4. In case of having approved power of attorney, present the powers of attorney and certificates of existence and legal representation of all the companies involved
What steps to follow to apply for company integration?
1. Gather the required documentation (request for pre-evaluation and additional information if required)
2. Make the payment
3. File the application with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
Where can I go?
You can start, monitor, and finalize the procedure and / or service online through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC
What is the cost of this procedure?
COP$2,767,000.
How long does this process take?
10 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Decree 092 of 2022, (Total)
Resolution 2751 of 2021, (Total)
Decree Law 019 of 2012, (Articles 2, 156, 157)
Law 1437 of 2011, (Articles 1 to 31; Articles 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 45, 56, 61, 62, 63, 64, 74-81, 84-89 and 91-97)
Decree 4886 of 2011, (article 1, numerals 8, 11 to 15, 62 to 65; Article 3, numerals 15 to 18, 34 and article 9, numerals 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18 and 20)
Law 1340 of 2009, (articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 to 13, 17, 20, 22, 23, 28, 31, 33 and 34 of Titles I, II, IV and VI) Circular 1 of 2001, (Chapter Two of the Title VII)
Law 2010 of 2019, (Article 152)
Resolution 916 of 2022, (Total)
Resolution 77896 of 2020, (Total)
As an investor you can obtain the Grant of a patent title by inventing a technical solution that brings benefit to humanity, therefore, you could exploit exclusively This invention for a certain time.
What do I need to apply for the Patent?
1. Complete the form called a petition in case of presenting it in physical or in case of doing it online through SIPI (Virtual Office of Intellectual Property) you must register and Enter the required information.
2. Note that the claims correspond to the specification of the patent.
3. Present the figures or examples.
4. Provide proof of payment of the established fee (which changes every year)
5. If it is presented through a lawyer, the power of attorney granted to the lawyer must be presented. The power of attorney does not require personal presentation, authentication or legalization and may be granted by private document.
6. If the application is made by a company, it is not necessary to provide the certificate of existence and legal representation of the requesting legal entity. The SIC may consult the public records of the Certificates of Existence and Representation of the Chamber of Commerce.
7. Provide a copy of the assignment contract or the contract under which the assignment is presumed when the applicant is not the inventor, for example: provision of services or work.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the required documentation
2. File the application
3. Respond to the request for the formal review process of the documents attached with the application and the correction of these, if necessary
4. Consider answer of oppositions
Where can I go?
You can start, have the follow-up, and finalize the procedure and / or service online through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC
What is the cost of this procedure?
COP $1,516,000
Note : PATENT-OF-INVENTION FEES - NATIONAL ONLINE APPLICATIONS
How long does this process take?
90 calendar days
The processing time will depend on the type of patent required to be obtained and can be between 3 and 36 months.
What regulations must I comply with?
Resolution 63360 of 2021, (Total) Circular 1 of 2001, (Titles I and X) Law 463 of 1998, (All)
Decree 2591 of 2000, (Articles 1 to 4, 24, 25)
International Standard 486 of 2000 (Articles 3 to 80, 163, 237 to 240, 271, 279, 280)
Decree 4886 of 2011, (Article 20)
Decree 63360 of 2021, (total)
Through this procedure, you can acquire permission to provide maintenance, repair, or alteration services for aircraft or their parts in Colombia.
What do I need to apply for an operating permit for an aeronautical workshop?
1. File the Register with the Chamber of Commerce.
2. Present the Certificate of Operation of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.
3. It must have no annotations for drug trafficking.
4. Demonstrate a photocopy of the Deed of Constitution with its respective reforms.
5. In cases where you are required to have a Tax Auditor, you must present the initial balance sheet in which the minimum paid-in capital required is reflected.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Payment of processing fees
2. Have the documentation ready and meet all the requirements to carry out the procedure
3. File the necessary documentation to initiate the procedure
4. Notification of the final decision
Where can I go?
You can go to the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics to process the operating permit as an aeronautical repair workshop (TAR), or through the mail radicacionenlinea.ota@aerocivil.gov.co
What is the cost of this procedure?
COP $ 697.041,22
How long does this process take?
30 calendar days
What regulations must I comply with?
Resolution 1530 of 2020 (Article 1 (a))
Technical Document III of 2005, (Articles 3.6.3.2.6.1, 3.7.2.1, 3.7.2.2, 3.7.2.3, 3.7.2.4, 3.6.3.2.8.4)
Decree 019 of 2012, (Article 15, 78,80)
Resolution 1357 of 2017, (Title 7 Article 7)
Through this procedure, you can obtain authorization from Aero civil to be a manufacturer of aeronautical products (of aircraft, or their components).
What do I need to apply for authorization as an aeronautical manufacturer?
1. Present the certificate of existence and legal representation with an issue date of less than three (3) months and a receipt of payment for rights to the corresponding procedure.
2. Demonstrate that you have the paid-up capital of at least 200 Current Monthly Legal Minimum Wages demonstrated by the initial balance sheet subscribed by the legal representative, public accountant, and/or fiscal auditor in cases where this is mandatory, where the required capital is reflected.
3. Submit the Deed of Incorporation with its respective amendments.
4. Demonstrate a favorable understanding of the Air Security Secretariat
5. Report and submit any other information that the Aeronautical Product Manufacturer deems useful to
support your request and that the Civil Aeronautics deems necessary in each case.
Please note:
The authorization issued by the Secretariat of Aviation Safety for Aeronautical Product Manufacturers will be valid for five (5) years, which will be renewed automatically for up to an equal term if before its expiration they have not been suspended, conditioned, limited, or canceled by the Aeronautical Authority.
Likewise, the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics (UEAC) will maintain verification inspection programs for Aeronautical Product Manufacturers, to verify whether they maintain and maintain their administrative, financial, and technical capacity. In accordance with this activity and through the Secretariat of Aviation Safety and the Air Transport Office, the technical and economic inspections it deems appropriate will be carried out informally.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the required documents.
2. Deliver and file the necessary documents and support.
3. Receive the visit by the corresponding officials of the entity
Where can I go?
The interested party can obtain information and manage some steps virtually or through the e-mail atencionalciudadano@aerocivil.gov.co, however, keep in mind that there is a technical visit in between.
What is the cost of this procedure?
COP $312,300
How long does this process take?
30 calendar days
What regulations must I comply with?
Law 105 of 1993 (Art. 47) (Ordinary Law)
Law 336 of 1996 (Art. 68) (Ordinary Law)
Colombian Aeronautical Regulations– RAC 3 (Numeral 3.7.4.) (Administrative Act)
Colombian Aeronautical Regulations– RAC 3 (Numeral 3.7.4.1) (Administrative Act)
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