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Colombia
Income tax 0–39% · Employee SS ~8% · UVT-based brackets · Filing via DIAN
0–39%
Income Tax Rate Range
~1,090 UVT (~COP 51M)
Tax-Free Threshold
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Tax Year
Colombia Tax Facts
— 2026Income Tax Rate Range
0–39%
Tax-Free Threshold
~1,090 UVT (~COP 51M)
Tax Year
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Employee Social Security
~8% (pensión 4% + salud 4%)
Top Rate Threshold
Above 31,000 UVT Petro reform
Tax Authority
DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos)
Quick Country Comparison
— at COP 150,000,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Colombia |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | COP 117,000,000 | 22% | — |
 USA | COP 114,000,000 | 24% | −COP 3,000,000 |
 Spain | COP 99,000,000 | 34% | −COP 18,000,000 |
 UAE | COP 150,000,000 | 0% | +COP 33,000,000 |
Colombia: income tax (DIAN brackets) + employee social security (~8%). USA: federal income tax + FICA. Spain: IRPF progressive rates + social contributions. UAE: 0% income tax. Assumes single salaried earner, standard deductions. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: May 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc