Short answer
Colombia licenses online gambling through a concession contract with Coljuegos under Law 643 of 2001 and Law 1753 of 2015. The concessionaire must be a Colombian S.A. or S.A.S., run its transactional platform in Colombia and operate on a .co domain. Operators pay 15% of GGR in exploitation rights (17% of gross income if certified return is below 83%), a fixed annual right, up to 1% administration, and in 2026 a 16% consumption tax on GGR. Contracts run 5 years, renewable.
Colombia at a glance
- Regulator
- Coljuegos, the state enterprise administering the gambling monopoly
- Primary law
- Law 643 of 2001; Law 1753 of 2015 art. 93; Coljuegos Acuerdo 04 and 05 of 2016
- Instrument
- Concession contract (no tender); term runs from approval of the performance guarantee
- Term
- 5 years, renewable
- Entity
- Colombian S.A. or S.A.S. with gaming in its corporate purpose; foreign ownership allowed
- Technical
- Inspection and control system located in Colombia; .co domain; certified platform, games and RNG
- Market
- About 14–15 authorized online operators (Coljuegos, 2026)
Is Colombia the right license for you?
A good fit when
- You want a mature, regulated Latin American market with real enforcement
- You can incorporate locally and host the transactional platform in Colombia
Look elsewhere when
- You need a stable tax model today — rates changed in 2025 and 2026 and a reform bill is pending
- You cannot carry Colombian corporate tax at 35% plus the levies
Colombia license types
| License | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online gaming concession | Online casino and sports betting operators | Contract with Coljuegos under Acuerdo 04/2016 |
Colombia license costs and tax
| Charge | Amount | When | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploitation rights | 15% of GGR | Monthly, within 10 business days | 17% of gross income if certified RTP below 83% |
| Fixed annual right | 811 SMMLV (≈ COP 1.42bn) | First 20 business days of each year | Payable in addition to the 15% monthly rights (Resolution 20161200025334, art. 5) |
| Administration charge | Up to 1% of the rights | With the rights | Law 643 art. 9 |
| Prize-payment guarantee | Min. COP 615m | Before the term starts | Acuerdo 04 of 2016, art. 8; higher bands by net income |
Tax
- Consumption tax
- 16% of GGR for 2026 under Decree 0240 of 2026 (emergency measure; previous 19% VAT measures expired or were struck down)
- Corporate income tax
- 35%
- Prize withholding
- 20% on single prizes above 48 UVT
- Pending
- A July 2026 reform bill would apply 19% VAT to online gambling from 2027 — not law yet
Legal framework
| Instrument | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Law 643 of 2001 | Gambling monopoly and exploitation rights |
| Law 1753 of 2015, art. 93 | Brings online games into the regime |
| Coljuegos Acuerdo 04 of 2016 (amended by Acuerdo 05) | Online gaming rules |
| Coljuegos SIPLAFT resolution (2019) | AML/CFT system, reporting to UIAF |
| Decree 0240 of 2026 | 16% consumption tax on GGR for 2026 |
Local substance and eligibility
- Colombian S.A./S.A.S., or a Colombian branch of a foreign company — see Colombia company formation
- Inspection and control system located in Colombia
- .co domain
- Solvency shown by audited financial statements (no fixed minimum capital)
- SIPLAFT AML system with UIAF reporting
Entity types, capital, local agents, tax and timing: Colombia company formation.
How to get a Colombia license
- Month 1
Incorporate and scope
Colombian S.A./S.A.S.; verticals and budget.
- Months 1–3
Dossier and technical project
Audited financials, legal dossier, technological-operation project, certification.
- Month 3
File with Coljuegos
Application and review.
- Months 4–6
Contract and guarantees
Sign the concession contract and post guarantees; register with DIAN.
- Launch
Go live on .co
SIPLAFT, responsible gaming and advertising compliance; monthly rights.
Document checklist
Corporate and financial
- Colombian company documents
- Audited financial statements
- Ownership and key persons
Technical
- Technological-operation project
- Platform, games and RNG certification
- Colombian hosting of transactional platform
Compliance
- SIPLAFT AML manual
- Responsible gaming policy
After the license
Rights
Monthly exploitation rights and the annual fixed right.
Tax
Consumption tax on GGR and corporate income tax.
AML
SIPLAFT and UIAF reporting.
Advertising
Coljuegos advertising rules (some caps suspended by the Council of State in July 2026).
Colombia compared
| Colombia | Peru | Chile | Curaçao | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual gov. cost | 811 SMMLV fixed right + 15% GGR | Small TUPA fees; guarantee ≥ S/3.3m | No license yet | ≈ €47,450 B2C · €24,500 B2B |
| Tax on GGR | 15% GGR rights + 16% consumption tax | 12% net win + 1% ISC on bets | To be set by law | 0% intl GGR |
| Time to license | 4–6 months | 4–5 months | Pending legislation | 2–5 months |
| Local substance | CO company, CO platform, .co | PE representative and RUC | Local incorporation (proposed) | Seat, MD, office, MLRO, key persons |
| Status | National concession | National license | Bill in the Senate | Offshore (Kingdom of NL) |
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Colombia gambling license — FAQs
How do I get an online gambling license in Colombia?
By signing a concession contract with Coljuegos through a Colombian S.A. or S.A.S., with the platform in Colombia and a .co domain. The contract runs five years from approval of the performance guarantee.
What taxes apply to online gambling in Colombia in 2026?
15% of GGR in exploitation rights (17% of gross income if certified RTP is below 83%), up to 1% administration on the rights, a 16% consumption tax on GGR for 2026, 35% corporate income tax and 20% withholding on larger prizes.
Can a foreign company hold the concession?
Yes, through a Colombian company (S.A.S. or S.A.) or a Colombian branch of the foreign company. Foreign ownership is allowed.
Is the 19% VAT on deposits still in force?
No. Decree 175 of 2025 expired on 31 December 2025 and a later 19% measure was struck down in April 2026. For 2026 the charge is a 16% consumption tax on GGR; a bill would reintroduce 19% VAT from 2027.
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