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Open Finance Framework in Colombia – Decree 0368 of 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: The Colombian Government issued Decree 0368 of 2026, amending Decree 2555 of 2010 regarding the open finance system. The decree establishes a mandatory framework for the access, sharing, and processing of personal data and financial information within the financial system.

New ICA Resolution Strengthens and Modernizes Plant Variety Protection in Colombia

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) has issued Resolution 5125 of 2026, modernizing the plant variety protection framework in Colombia and adopting UPOV standards, thereby increasing technical requirements for registration.

Main corporate obligations for year 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: In order to contribute towards the annual planning of your company or branch legal obligations in Colombia, Dentons would like to share with you a general description of the main corporate duties that must be met during 2026.

Obligations regarding the National Database Registry 2026

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: We remind you that, in accordance with the Sole Circular of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, all companies and non-profit entities that have total assets exceeding 100.000 Tax Value Units (UVT), and all Legal Entities of a public nature, which process personal data as Data Controllers under the scope of application of Law 1581 of 2012, are required to register their databases before the National Database Registry ("RNBD").

Cryptography Regulation in Colombia 2025

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: This document constitutes a review and update of our 2024 opinion regarding cryptography legislation in Colombia.

Circular on Personal Data Processing in Fintech Services

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) issued External Circular No. 001 of 2025, addressed to the entities engaged in the processing of personal data in any of the roles provided within the Data Protection Regime.

Life Sciences Newsletter April 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: In the Colombian regulatory landscape, new resolutions have been issued impacting key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture. Highlights include Invima's implementation of a Contingency Plan to streamline the management of medicinal procedures, the update of guidelines for stability studies of chemically synthesized medicines, and the establishment of guidelines for the depletion of food labels. Additionally, progress is being made on the Adequate Nutrition Bill, and the Gazette of Protected Plant Varieties by ICA has been published.

Important Deadlines and Regulatory Updates: Breeder’s Rights, Health Procedures, and Vaping Products in Colombia

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: This newsletter outlines key regulatory updates and deadlines in Colombia concerning breeder’s rights, health procedures, and vaping products. It highlights the March 31, 2025, deadline for paying breeder’s rights maintenance fees to prevent loss of rights. Additionally, it discusses a Draft Resolution by Invima to implement a Contingency Plan for managing drug-related procedures. Lastly, it provides an overview of upcoming regulations on the labeling, advertising, and commercialization of electronic nicotine delivery systems and related products, effective from May this year.

New Temporary Taxes in Colombia

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: The National Government has issued Decree 175 of February 14, 2025, establishing three new taxes aimed at raising over $1 trillion COP to address the crisis in Catatumbo and other areas affected by public order disturbances.

New Regulations in Health and Agriculture: What You Need to Know for 2025

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: In this February newsletter, several key updates affecting the health and agriculture sectors in Colombia are highlighted.