Accounting Firm in Colombia for Foreign Companies
We keep the books of your Colombian company, file its taxes, run payroll and keep it compliant, and we explain everything in English so decisions abroad are made with clear numbers.
Why a Foreign Company Needs a Colombian Accounting Firm
A company operating in Colombia keeps its books under Colombian rules, files with the DIAN, the national tax authority, and follows Colombian labor law for every employee it hires. Those obligations run on local calendars and local formats, and they do not wait for the head office to catch up.
The usual problem is not the rules themselves. It is distance: a headquarters that receives reports it cannot read, a local bookkeeper who does not speak the language of the board, and deadlines discovered after they pass. A local firm that works in both languages closes that gap.
What We Handle for Your Colombian Company
From incorporation to monthly close, one bilingual team for the accounting side of operating in Colombia.
Company Formation and Monthly Accounting
We set up the Colombian S.A.S. that will operate locally (company formation) and keep its records, reconciliations, monthly close and financial statements under Colombian rules (bookkeeping).
Colombian Taxes, Payroll and Compliance
Tax filings with the DIAN and local tax obligations, planned with the business in mind (tax advisory), plus payroll for your Colombian team and compliance with Colombian labor regulations.
Reporting You Can Read
Every close comes with an explanation in English of what the numbers show. When your company reaches the size that requires a statutory auditor, we explain what applies and how it works (statutory auditing).
Tax Planning Tied to Financial Planning
A tax decision is measured by its effect on cash flow, not only by the filing. That is how we work with head offices: the Colombian books, the Colombian taxes and the plans of the business, read together and explained in the language the board speaks.
How We Work with Your Head Office
Assessment
We review where your Colombian operation stands: entity, books, taxes and payroll.
Setup or Takeover
We incorporate the entity if needed, or take over the accounting from the previous provider and correct what is pending.
Monthly Operation
Accounting, taxes and payroll on a fixed calendar, with Colombian deadlines tracked for you.
Report and Call
Each close comes with a report and a conversation in English with whoever makes decisions at the head office.
Why Foreign Companies Choose Besitz
15+ Years in Colombian Accounting and Tax
A firm headquartered in Barranquilla that works remotely with companies in Bogotá, Medellín and the rest of Colombia, and with clients in the United States.
Bilingual by Default
The people who keep your books are the people who explain them to you, in English or Spanish.
One Team, Several Obligations
Accounting, taxes, payroll and compliance in the same place, so nothing falls between two providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Colombian accountant if my company is based abroad?
If your company operates in Colombia through a Colombian entity or a branch, yes. It must keep books under Colombian rules and file Colombian taxes, and the financial statements are signed by a Colombian certified public accountant.
Can you work with our head office in English?
Yes. We work in English and Spanish, and every monthly close is explained in English to whoever needs it at the head office.
Do you only work in Barranquilla?
Our headquarters is in Barranquilla, and we work remotely with companies in Bogotá, Medellín and the rest of Colombia, as well as with clients in the United States.
Can you also set up the company?
Yes. We incorporate the Colombian S.A.S. that will operate locally and then keep its accounting, taxes and payroll.
Operating in Colombia? Let’s Talk About Your Accounting
Tell us where your Colombian operation stands and we will explain what it needs, in English.
