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Update - Colombia Confirms Continued Application of Temporary Taxes to Address Catatumbo Security Crisis After State of Internal Unrest is Lifted

09 May 2025

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The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) has issued release following the recent lifting of the state of internal unrest that was implemented due the security crisis in the Catatumbo region by Decree 467 of 2025 which was published on 23 April 2025 and also extended several related provisions. Decree 467 did not include a provision for the extension of Decree 175 of 2025, which introduced temporary taxes to generate funds to address the security crisis, including a 19% VAT on online gambling, a 1% surtax on coal and oil sector exports, and a 1% stamp duty on the value of property...