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Colombia Withholding on Wages 2026 · August 17, 2026 · Colombia · Rules 2026

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Colombia Withholding on Wages 2026

Colombia · Rules 2026 · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026 · Estimate

Estimate Colombia wage withholding (retención en la fuente) with UVT 2026. This is not DIAN software.

Informational estimate. It does not determine what you are owed or must pay. It is not professional advice and not a government service.

2026

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How this tax is estimated

Apply the published 2026 scale to a documented taxable base, then show a monthly figure.

This uses the cited Colombia 2026 scale. Monthly payroll withholding procedures can be cumulative and are labeled estimate where they differ.

Formula

Monthly tax ≈ annual tax from the official scale ÷ months.

Worked example

A monthly gross of COP 5000000 in 2026.

Estimated withholding at source

COP 0

  • Gross salary5000000.00
  • Employee pension, health and solidarity400000.00
  • 25% labor exemption (capped)1150000.00
  • Depurated taxable base3450000.00
  • Article 383 withholding0.00

Official sources

Assumptions

  • Standard employee, no extra personal deductions unless a field exists.

Not covered

  • Regional extras, lawsuits and unofficial payroll software rounding.

FAQ

Is this official payroll software?

No. It is an informational estimate with cited rates.

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