In November 2103, Cushman and Wakefield, the world’s largest privately held commercial real estate company, released its study, ”Main Streets across the World – 2013/14”. This report examines the costs of rents in the top 334 shopping areas in the world. Bogota ranked as having some of the most expensive retails rents worldwide. Hong Kong, New York, Paris, London and Tokyo ... »
If you intend to be working in Colombia you must have a work visa to do so. There is no law which prevents the recruitment of foreign workers but the employer must ensure that the employee has the proper visa or permit. Far too often individuals find themselves in Migracion Colombia facing stiff fines because they or their employer did not properly understand the visa process. The initial work vis... »
Excerpt from Working in Colombia. If you are considering starting a business in Colombia there are a number of issues to consider. First of all, do you really need a corporation? Are you looking for limited liability, or succession rights or hiring a number of employees? If this is the case then a company may serve you well. If you are just looking to manage one or two apartments or start a one ma... »
The Flip Flop Sandwich Shop What do almost all backpackers have in common ? Other than backpacks and no money, the one thing most have is a pair of flip flops. Arriving here a little more than 3 years ago, it didn’t take long to discover that although El Poblado is not the city center, it is the most sought after location in Medellin. Everything, at least for many expats, focuses around Parq... »
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