Colombia uses a progressive income tax system (Impuesto sobre la Renta) with 7 brackets ranging from 0% to 39% for fiscal residents. Tax thresholds are expressed in UVT (Unidad de Valor Tributario), which for 2026 equals COP 52,374. The first 1,090 UVT of taxable income (approximately COP 57 million or $17,300 USD at about COP 3,309 per USD, ECB reference rate of 2 October 2026) is tax-free. Non-residents pay a flat 35% on Colombian-sourced income. Colombia is popular with digital nomads thanks to favorable tax treatment and the growing expat community in cities like MedellÃn and Bogotá.
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Colombia's income tax uses 7 tax brackets using UVT system (Unidad de Valor Tributario). Use the calculator to estimate your take-home pay after income tax:
| Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1,090 UVT | 0% (tax-free) |
| 1,090 - 1,700 UVT | 19% |
| 1,700 - 4,100 UVT | 28% |
| 4,100 - 8,670 UVT | 33% |
| 8,670 - 18,970 UVT | 35% |
| 18,970 - 31,000 UVT | 37% |
| Over 31,000 UVT | 39% |
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