Subsector
Plastic Packaging
This subsector covers the production and marketing of plastic containers and packaging, which can be used or consumed inside or outside the country. It has assorted products such as tetra pack packaging, plastic resins, and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers. The latter is of significant importance due to the characteristic that allows it to be fully recyclable and suitable for contact with food and beverages. Most of the products that are consumed or used in everyday life have elements made of plastic, so it becomes an important indicator of the behavior of the economy in Colombia.
Colombia has a developed industry in the plastic packaging sector that reaches about 40 billion units sold. It is estimated that by 2026 this industry will have an average growth of 2.7%, going on to sell about 43,700 million units.
Exports of plastic packaging have also grown substantially to 13% during the last 3 years in markets such as the United States, Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. (According to DANE reports). Multinational food, cosmetics, and hygiene products companies are supplied with high volumes of plastic packaging and recognize this sector for its high-quality standards.
One of the advantages for investors is that the country has base industries that allow the supply of raw materials, which makes it possible to save on import costs. (Procolombia)
In Colombia there are specific regulations for the fulfillment of packaging recycling goals for plastic-producing companies; Therefore, there is a greater demand to accelerate the circular economy. (Source: Acoplásticos). Currently, the country has plastic recycling plants with new technologies, which incorporate the recovered materials into the new value chains, reducing their final disposal (especially for single-use plastics).
In the last 5 years, the national consumption of plastic resins has grown on average by 5.2% each year, driven mainly by the demand for PET. On the other hand, the stratified tariff system in garbage collection, as well as the agreements with service providers, make Colombia a leading country in recycling rates in the region (with figures above 15%) so it represents an investment opportunity in the sector.
TRÁMITES Y PROCEDIMIENTOS ADMINISTRATIVOS IV
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
If the activity of your company is going to generate atmospheric emissions above the levels stipulated by law, you must obtain the permit granted by the CAR (Regional Autonomous Corporation), so that a person or company can make air emissions within the permissible limits established in environmental standards.
¿What do I need to apply for an atmospheric emission permit?
1. Complete the Single National Application Form for Fixed Source Air Emissions Permits.
2. Present the Land Use Certificate issued by the mayors in accordance with the POT (Land Use Plan)
3. Submit the document containing the basic meteorological information of the area affected by emissions: 1 Original(s).
4. Deliver the original document containing the description of the works, processes and activities of production, maintenance, treatment, storage, or disposal that generate the emissions, as well as the plans that such descriptions require.
5. Deliver the original document with the Flowchart, indicating and characterizing the points of emission to the air; location and quantity of air discharge points; description and drawings of ducts, chimneys, or scattered fountains; it also provides an indication of materials, measurements, and technical characteristics.
6. Present the original document with technical information on planned or current production, expansion projects, production projections and technological changes, all projected to 5 years.
7. Have the original document of the Assessment of emissions, their combustion or production processes, and with additional annotations containing information on consumption of raw materials, fuels and other materials used.
8. Demonstrate in Photocopy the design drawings of existing or projected air emission control systems, with additional annotations of their location and an engineering report.
9. Present the document in Photocopy of the IGAC Plate (Instituto Geográfico Agustin Codazzi), that is, the scale plan issued by this entity.
10. If you act through a proxy, present the Power of Attorney document in original format.
11. If you do not own the property, present a photocopy of the appropriate proof of possession or tenure of the property.
12. In case of being a holder of the property, present in original document the authorization of the owner or possessor of the property.
13. Deliver the original document of the Technical Study of Dispersion that applies to the cases of oil refineries, cement factory, chemical and petrochemical plants, steel mills, controlled open burns in agro-industrial activities, and plants Thermoelectric.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the above documents in person at the CAR service points, via email or through VITAL.
2. File the documents
3. Verify and notify the start of the procedure before the competent authority.
4. Submit additional information, if required
5. Pay for the assessment
6. Receive the visit of the representative of the CAR (Regional Autonomous Corporation) where it will be verified that the maximum limits of atmospheric emissions are complied with in accordance with the provisions of the Resolution 909 of 2008.
Where can I go?
Acquire information on how to manage some steps virtually through the Integral Window of Environmental Procedures and the Regional Autonomous Corporations (CAR).
What does this procedure cost?
If the procedure is to install operations in the city of Bogota, request the settlement receipt at the points of attention or download it by the Self-Liquidator of the District Secretariat of Environment by entering the light blue module called ¨Air, auditory and visual quality¨, then on the button *Liquidator for evaluation of emission permits for fixed sources¨
The Evaluation and / or monitoring fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes the Fees, Travel Expenses, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to meet the request.
How long does this process take?
85 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Decree 2811 of 1974, (Article 73 - 76)
Law 99 of 1993, (Article 31)
Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)
Law 962 of 2005, (Article 25)
Resolution 619 of 1997, (All)
Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)
Resolution 909 of 2008, (All)
Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Article 1)
Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 14 and articles 4, 13-15.)
Single regulatory decree 1076 of 2015. Related Articles: 2.2.5.1.7.2.2.5.1.7.7
This registration must be carried out by any natural or legal person that develops any type of activity that generates hazardous waste or waste, except those that generate an amount less than 10,000 kg / month.
What do I need to register?
1. Make the application for Registration in the Register of Generators of Waste or Hazardous Waste - RESPEL: 1 Original (s), before the competent environmental authority of the region where it is installed the operation (CAR)
Note: For the City of Bogotá, download and complete the Application Letter and Checklist.
What steps to follow?
1. Gather the documents and meet the requirements for the process.
2. File the required documentation
Where can I go?
The interested party can register online through the CAR page or in person at the regional service points.
What is the cost of this procedure?
No cost
How long does this process take?
15 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Law 99 of 1993, (Article 31)
Law 1252 of 2008, (All)
Resolution 043 of 2007, (All)
Resolution 1362 of 2007, (Article 1 – 7, annex 1 and 2)
Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 20 and articles 4, 13-15.)
Single regulatory decree 1076 of 2015. Related Articles: 2.2.6.1.6.2
This is a document that certifies the absence of reports from national and international authorities for conduct related to crimes of drug trafficking, frontman ,and related crimes. Likewise, it authorizes natural or legal persons in the handling of controlled substances and/or chemical products.
What do I need to get the certificate?
1. Register on the Information System for the Control of Chemical Substances and Products (SICOQ) platform of the Ministry of Justice and Law.
2. Create a request through the Information Platform for the Control of Substances and Chemical Products (SICOQ). Follow the instructions given in Chapter 4 of the User's Guide.
3. Submit the documents of the legal representative and shareholders.
4. Present immigration card. (Cédula de Extranjería)
5. Have the NIT Tax Identification number.
6. Submit the documents of the principal and alternate board members, and of the partners who own a percentage equal to or greater than 20% of the share capital.
7. When the partners or legal representatives are legal persons, the Tax Identification Number (NIT) must be indicated or the document proving the existence and legal representation issued by the competent authority, with an issue date not exceeding three (3) months, must be provided.
8. If necessary, present a copy of the identity documents of your principal and alternate legal representative(s).
9. Present document proving payment of the fee.
10. Attach Document specifying the units of measurement in which the controlled chemicals and substances will be handled: 1 Original(s).
11. Document indicating periodicity of use of quotas: 1 Original (s).
12. Provide an updated photographic record showing the areas in which the substance is handled.
13. Count on a favorable concept in the previous control visit, carried out by the National Police.
What steps to follow?
1. Comply with the documentation and requirements previously listed.
2. Depending on each case, additional steps apply that must be followed:
a. For storage activities: explain the storage methodology, infrastructure, and equipment with its technical specifications, as well as the capacity documents of the equipment, list of potential customers, and quantities of substances and/or chemicals to be stored.
b. For buyer activities: Present the purchasing plan, purchase logistics, list of suppliers, and commercial presentation to acquire the substance and/or chemical.
c. For consumption activities: detail the quantities of controlled substances and/or chemical products used for each production process carried out or for each final product obtained.
d. For distribution activities: Detail the analysis of the demand and supply of the product, the distribution channels, list of suppliers, list of competitors and the list of potential customers with contact information, and the quantities of substances and chemical products to be delivered periodically to each of them.
e. For import activities: Describe each of the controlled substances or chemicals, as well as all the details of the import process.
f. For production activities: make a detailed description of the stages of the production process, the duration of each process, number of monthly processes, the quantities to be obtained from controlled substances and/or chemicals, the technical specifications, and the photographic record of the equipment to be used.
3. Submit the application through the SICOQ Chemicals Control Information System platform.
4. Make the corresponding payment.
Where can I go?
You can obtain information and manage some steps virtually; however, you will get notification in person of the response. For more information you can consult the Ministry of Justice (MINJUSTICE).
What is the cost of this procedure?
Cost for natural persons with gross equity, legal persons with paid-up capital or commercial establishments with related assets exceeding fifty (50) legal monthly minimum wages in force (SMMLV) is:
COP $541,937
Cost for natural persons with gross wealth, legal persons with paid-up capital or commercial establishments with related assets for less than fifty (50) legal monthly minimum wages in force (SMMLV) is:
COP $361,038
Note: For more information contact the offices of the Sub directorate of Control and Control of Chemical and Narcotic Substances of the Ministry of Justice and Law.
How long does this process take?
60 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Resolution 0004 of 2020, (All articles)
Decree Law 2272 of 1991, (Articles 4, 5 and 7)
Decree 585 of 2018, (All articles)
Decree 1069 of 2015, (Articles 2.2.2.1.5.1, 2.2.2.1.5.2, 2.2.2.1.6.4, 2.2.2.1.6.5)
Decree 1427 of 2017, (Article 23)
Decree 1073 of 2015, (Article 2.2.1.1.2.2.1.4)
Decree 2897 of 2011, (Article 20)
Law 812 of 2003, (Article 61)
Law 527 of 1999, (Articles 12,28,30)
Decree Law 019 of 2012, (Article 81)
Resolution 0008 of 2015, (All)
Law 30 of 1986, (All articles)
Resolution 0001 of 2015, (Chapter 1: Article 2 Paragraph 1 and Article 4, Chapter 3: Article 12 - Paragraph 3)
Circular 001 of 2019, (All articles)
Resolution 002 of 2018, (All articles)
Circular 162 of 2021, (All articles)
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 approval is granted for those who carry out import and / or export activities of substances that damage the ODS ozone layer. Permits or authorizations prior to import or export are granted by the competent entity that for this case is the National Environmental Licensing Authority - ANLA and are filed through the import module of the Single Window for Foreign Trade - VUCE.
What do I need to apply for approval for import and/or export of ODS substances? For importers:
You must register with the Single Window for Foreign Trade -VUCE, and obtain a username and password.
Make the registration or application for an import license in accordance with the provisions of Decree 0925 of 2013[1], and the procedures established by the Directorate of Commerce Exterior, from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.
You should consult Circular 018 of September 3, 2020 of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, "Requirements, permits and authorizations required prior to the presentation of the applications for registration and import licenses, by the entities participating in the Single Window for Foreign Trade – VUCE.
For exporters:
1. The exporter through VUCE must fill out the discount form of export quotas of SAOs, in accordance with article 8 of Resolution 0131 of 2014.
2. Article 7 of Resolution 0131 of 2014, establishes the methodology for the distribution and allocation of the country’s annual quotas for exports of depleting substances. the ozone layer, this quota will be granted by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) or the entity that takes its place, taking into account that, allocate up to a maximum of 33% of the country's annual authorized quota for each substance per interested party, using the first requested - first allocated rule.
3. The exports of SAO'S that must be carried out under the conditions of exceptions, will not require having previously assigned a maximum annual quota, but will require the Approval granted by the Authority, for which it must attach the corresponding information that justifies the request.
4. The approvals granted by the ANLA for the export of substances depleting the ozone layer will be valid for three (3) months from the date of its granting.
5. The exporter must inform the ANLA of the quantity actually exported, filing an official letter and attaching the corresponding copy of the Export Declaration, within five (5) days. labor following the completion of the export operation.
6. The name of the exporter and NIT Tax Identification Number must match the information in the application for allocation of the maximum individual export quota granted by the Authority.
7. You must clearly relate the quantity to be exported. In case the substance requires a quota, it must take into account the quantities approved by the Authority in the year, and the discount of these each time it requests its export and may not exceed the approved quota.
8. Finally, present reports of all import or export components and specifications.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Enter the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE), this is a practical tool where you can make your requests for authorization for import or export of ODS substances.
2. As an importer, you must file the application through the Single Window for Foreign Trade -VUCE, selecting in the registration or import license, precisely in the Box 38 "Entities of Approval" the entity before which it requests the approval, for the specific case, selects the National Environmental Licensing Authority-ANLA.
3. File the documents
4. Wait for Clearance response
Where can I go?
You can carry out this procedure before the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINAMBIENTE), you can also obtain information and manage procedures virtually at the Single Window for Foreign Trade VUCE.
What is the cost of this procedure?
No Cost
Note: The application for the Approval has not cost from the National Environmental Licensing Authority -ANLA, however, as it is an exclusive platform of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism are responsible for its administration.
How long does this process take?
21 business days
Import approval: Between 1 and 2 business days.
Export approval: 5 business days
What regulations must I comply with?
Law 629 of 2000
Law 29 of 1992
Decree 1076 of 2015
Decree 423 of 2005
Resolution 131 of 2014
Circular 005 of 2022. annex No. 6
Circular 032 of 2020
Decree-Law 2106 of 2019
Decree-Law 2811 of 1974
Decree 1881 of 2021
Decree 376 of 2022
Decree 1076 of 2015
Decree 3573 of 2011
Circular 005 of 2022.
Resolution 634 of 2022
Circular 004 of 2022
Circular 018 of 2020
Decree 0925 of 2013
Decree-Law 2811 of 1974
Decree Law 0019 of 2012
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 in order 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)
In this procedure, producers and importers of products (goods or services) subject to compliance with technical regulations whose control and surveillance corresponds to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.
What do I need to apply for the Register of Producers and/or Importers?
1. Complete the registration form for producers, importers and providers subject to technical regulations with the Superintendence of Industry of Commerce and expedite the registration or updating of the information.
2. The data entered into the system will be validated, if a company is registering, the system will check the Commercial Registration Number data such as: Company Name, Address, Telephone, etc. in the event that information provided does not agree with that of the commercial registry, the registration process will not be able to continue.
3. Register an email account. This email account has as which you have how to recover your password in case of losing it.
4. All commercial establishments of the same business name will be associated in a single registry and will only have a single registration number.
5. For companies providing services subject to compliance with technical regulations that require compliance with labor skills for their employees, they must, in addition to filling out their data, bind each of the employees they have. In order to perform this operation, employees must have completed their registration previously.
6. In cases of provision of services subject to technical regulations that require labor skills, each natural person is responsible for completing their registration and selecting in the system the services they provide. For each of the selected services, the system will check online the information of the certificates of labor competencies that enter, with the entity that issued them.
7. The Register of Producers and Importers will have a public consultation module, to find more information about the people registered.
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. Gather the required documentation
2. Make the payment
3. File the application
Where can I go?
You can start the process, follow up and finalize it online through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC in the option of Registration of Producers and Importers.
What is the cost of this procedure?
No cost
How long does this process take?
>1 day
What regulations must I comply with?
Law 1480 of 2011 (Art. 17) (Ordinary Law)
Law 1480 of 2011 (Art. 46, numeral 3) (Ordinary Law)
Law 1480 of 2011 (Art. 53) (Ordinary Law)
Decree 1595 of 2015 (Art. 2.2.1.7.15.6) (Regulatory Decree)
Circular 1 of 2001 of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, Title IV (Numeral 1.1) (Administrative Act)
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?
$1,516,000 COP
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)
An Industrial Design Registration can protect the particular appearance of a product resulting from any meeting of lines or combination of colors, or from any two-dimensional or three-dimensional external shape, line, contour, configuration, texture or material, without changing the purpose of said product, which is novel, that is, that the Product is universally new, so it has not been released to the public.
What do I need to apply for the Industrial Design Registry?
1. Complete form PI02-F02 - REGISTRATION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN which you can obtain at any of the authorized points of the SIC.
2. Download the receipt of payment for the corresponding value before the SIC
3. Design drawings (in total 7, discriminated as follows: six views, one for each face and one perspective), the figures of the design must not indicate measurements, cuts or technical functions.
4. If the design is requested by a person other than the designer or by a company, in addition to the documents already mentioned, an assignment of rights of the designer to the person or company requesting it must be attached.
5. If the applicant company or person is represented by a lawyer to follow the procedure, a power of attorney given to the lawyer must also be annexed. The power of attorney does not require personal presentation, authentication or legalization and may be granted by private document. Likewise, you must submit form PI01-F23 to grant power of attorney to a lawyer in industrial property proceedings.
6. In case you require modifications or corrections you must complete form PI02-F17
What steps to follow once you have all the documents?
1. File the documents at the windows of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, where, if the application is considered complete, you are assigned a presentation number (with which the file will be identified throughout the process), accompanied by the date and time of the radication. You can also do it through SIPI virtually.
2. Wait for response from the formal examination, this is a review that the office performs in the first 15 days to the documents and drawings submitted. If any document, information is missing, or the drawings are incomplete or unclear, the office asks the applicant to correct what has been found, that is to complete any requirement.
3. To comply with the requirement, the applicant has 30 business days to respond to those required by the office.
4. After the formal examination it can be determined that publication is necessary in the Industrial Property Gazette, therefore, it will be published for 30 working days so that interested third parties may object to the design being registered.
5. The opposition to the registration of the design can be presented, in this case, the opponent must support the opposition and the applicant has 30 days to respond to the opposition.
6. The next step will be the substantive or registrability examination: The office decides to grant or deny registration to the requested design, or either because the opposition demonstrated that the design is not novel or for the other reasons provided for in the law. If the application is granted, it has 10 years of protection from the date of filing.
7. In case of refusal of the Design Registration, the applicant has the right to file an appeal for Reversal and Appeal so that the office reconsiders its decision.
8. Make the payment and present the payment support.
Where can I go?
This procedure can be done before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC, online, you can follow up and finalize the entire process.
What is the cost of this procedure?
$781,000.00 COP for Online Application
$936,000.00 COP for physical application
Note: The cost may vary if the application is made online or physically, for more information contact the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.(SIC)
How long does this process take?
210 calendar days
¿What regulations should I comply with?
Decree 4886 of 2011, (Article 20, numeral 8)
Decree 1074 of 2015, (Chapter 19) Circular 1 of 2001, (Titles I and X)
International Standard 486 of 2000 (Articles 4 to 11, 113 to 133)
Decree 2591 of 2000, (Articles 1 to 4, 13, 14, 24, 25)
Resolution 63360 of 2021, (general)
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