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Ozzy G. · May 14, 2026 Pinned

Working Remotely From Colombia — Check Your Legal and Tax Setup

Remote work from Colombia can be simple in daily life — laptop, internet, calls, coffee — but the legal and tax side deserves attention.Colombia’s Digital Nomad Visa is designed for foreigners who provide remote work or telework services from Colombia through digital means...

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Ozzy G. · May 14, 2026 Pinned

Remote Work Setup Checklist for Colombia

Before renting a place or choosing a city, think like someone who actually has to work on Tuesday morning.Check:Internet provider and actual speed testBackup internet planCell signal inside the apartmentDesk and chair qualityNoise from construction, bars, traffic, neighbors,...

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D Daniel Rojas · May 16, 2026

Coworking spaces I've toured in Medellín (Laureles + Poblado)

Toured 4 spots — ranked by how I actually use them. Names lightly anonymised; DM for specifics.

We Work Poblado

Manila branch. Fastest wifi I've measured, real community, day passes available.

Boutique cowork (Laureles, near 1ra Sur)

Quieter, plant-filled, fewer events. Best for heads-down weeks.

Bigger Poblado spot

Fancier, more expensive, more events — good if you want the networking.

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María Camila Restrepo · May 15, 2026 🇨🇴 Colombia

Setting up an S.A.S. in Colombia — what foreigners ask me about

As an attorney I set these up regularly for foreign-owned small businesses. Top questions I get:Can a foreigner own 100%? Yes.Do I need a Colombian partner? No.What does it cost? ~$1,500 USD all-in for incorporation, opening accounts, RUT.Timeline? 2-3 weeks if you have...

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Brian Fisher · May 14, 2026 🇨🇴 Bogotá, Colombia

Internet speeds by neighborhood — Bogotá data, 1 year of measurements

I work fully remote and I've been measuring my home internet every workday for a year. Movistar fiber in Chapinero: median 380 Mbps down, 220 up, 99.4% uptime over the year. Two outages over an hour. One outage over four hours.Friend in Suba: ETB fiber, similar speeds, more...

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Greg Sullivan · May 14, 2026

Are you more productive abroad or back home?

I go back and forth on this.Sometimes being abroad makes me more focused because life feels exciting and I don’t want to waste the day.Other times, the newness is distracting and every errand takes twice as long.What about you?More productive abroadMore productive back...

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Stephanie Mitchell · May 14, 2026

Anyone else trying to build a business from another country?

Working remotely for a company is one thing. Trying to build something of your own while living abroad is a completely different emotional sport.One week you feel brilliant.The next week you wonder if you have made a terrible series of life choices.There are so many little...

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Megan Lopez · May 14, 2026

What’s your “I can actually work from here” checklist?

I’ve stopped trusting listings that say “laptop-friendly workspace.”That can mean anything from a real desk and ergonomic chair to a tiny round table next to a bed with one outlet across the room.Now I have a mental checklist before I book or rent anywhere:Good WiFi.A real...

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Tyler Jansen · May 14, 2026

I thought working abroad would feel more glamorous than this

Before I started working remotely abroad, I had this image in my head: laptop open, beautiful view, perfect coffee, maybe a palm tree somewhere in the background.Reality has been… a little less cinematic.Some days are amazing. I can take a walk in the middle of the day, work...

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Ryan MacDonald · May 12, 2026 🇨🇴 Medellín, Colombia

Coworking vs co-living in Medellín — pros and cons

Tried both. Coworking + my own apartment = best for actual work and sanity. Co-living = great for the first month when you don't know anyone, hard after. The "always-on social vibe" gets exhausting if you're an introvert with deadlines.Recommend co-living for month 1,...

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Stefan Hoffmann · May 11, 2026 🇨🇴 Colombia

Getting a Colombian tax ID (NIT) as a foreigner

For anyone running a business or working as a legal contractor here: you need a NIT. The process: register at the DIAN office in person, bring cédula extranjería + RUT registration + proof of address. Takes about 2 hours if the queue is short. Then your accountant can...

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