Fully Managed Payroll in Colombia.
No admin. No guesswork. Just accurate payments and expert support just a phone call away.
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Every payslip filed. Every question answered
Colombia’s payroll is famously intricate. With a progressive income tax system, a complex social security structure that includes mandatory employer contributions to health and pension funds, and a system of mandatory “Prima de Servicios” (a 13th-month salary paid in two installments), compliance takes deep local know-how. Additionally, employers must navigate a legal framework that dictates specific rules for severance pay, which can add layers of unpredictable complexity.
Our expert-led services and purpose-built software enable you to run fast, accurate payroll in Colombia without the risk. And if you have a query, your dedicated support team is just a phone call away. So you can focus on growing your business, and not the demanding local regulations.
TopSource runs it as part of our global payroll services.
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*Indicative figures only and not definitive legal advice. Local regulations change frequently. Consult an expertColombia
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Accelerating your growth in Colombia and beyond
TopSource goes far beyond payroll, acting as your end-to-end partner in global workforce management. From Employer of Record (EOR) services and seamless entity setup to localized accountancy and fractional HR support, we cover every aspect of international employment.
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Whether you’re entering the market or scaling operations, our specialists provide the insight and guidance you need to succeed in one of the world’s most dynamic and regulated employment landscapes. With TopSource, you’re backed by real experts, every step of the way.
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Colombia payroll: frequently asked questions
We manage monthly PILA filings, Colombia’s unified form for remitting health, pension, and occupational risk contributions along with parafiscal payments, and mandatory electronic payroll invoicing (nómina electrónica) reporting to DIAN. We also calculate and pay prima de servicios in June and December and manage the annual cesantías deposit.
Monthly payroll is standard in Colombia, and every pay run must generate a nómina electrónica document reported to DIAN, alongside a payslip itemizing health, pension, and any other statutory deductions in a format that reconciles with the monthly PILA filing.
Yes, our Global Payroll service processes payroll for employees of your existing Colombian entity, typically an SAS, registered with DIAN and the social security system. If you don’t have a Colombian entity yet, our Employer of Record service lets you build a team while you evaluate incorporation.
Salaries are paid in Colombian Pesos through domestic bank transfers, and we manage PILA and nómina electrónica reporting through your entity’s payroll setup, while your global treasury and consolidated reporting remain in your preferred base currency.
Yes. Colombia’s prima de servicios and cesantías accruals, which are easy to underestimate if you’re not tracking them monthly, are standardized into the same consolidated reporting as your other countries, giving you a forward-looking view of true Colombia labor cost.