You have a groundbreaking idea and an eye on the booming Colombian market. The opportunities are immense, but before you can build your empire, you need a solid, legal foundation on the ground. Navigating business visas, corporate setup, and local regulations on your own is a complex, time-consuming maze that can stall your momentum before you even start.

The Founder’s Launchpad is your strategic entry point. It is the definitive “done-for-you” solution designed to propel you into the local business ecosystem quickly, efficiently, and legally. We handle the entire framework of the Short-Term Entrepreneur Visa (Type V), freeing you to focus on what you do best: making connections, validating your business model, and building the future of your company.

This package provides the flexibility you need to explore and establish your business in Colombia with confidence, giving you a legal and operational base from which to grow.

Inclusions:

1. Guaranteed Visa & Operational Compliance

• The VIP Short-Term Entrepreneur Visa & Cédula Concierge:
  • Complete Visa Solution: Our expert legal partners handle the full legal processing for your Short-Term Entrepreneur (Type V) Visa, ensuring your business plan (required for the visa) and documentation meet all government requirements (document translation & apostille services not included).
  • Cédula (Foreign ID) Appointment Coordination: We manage the scheduling and provide procedural guidance for securing the mandatory Cédula de Extranjería (Foreign ID)—essential for signing contracts, hiring staff, and accessing high-level services.
• MOOD Concierge Coordination & Compliance:
  • We serve as your single point of contact, managing all visa-related communication and ensuring a seamless, stress-free process.

1. Essential Financial & Legal Setup

• Business Banking & Financial Concierge (High-Value Addition):
  • Bank Account Opening: We provide a step-by-step guide and physically accompany you to a top-tier bank to facilitate a personal/business bank account opening. This is critical for receiving initial capital and paying local expenses.
  • Initial Tax & Compliance Strategy Session (60-Minute Consultation): A dedicated session with a vetted corporate accountant covering initial tax liabilities, IVA (VAT) considerations, local invoicing requirements, and the fundamental differences between being self-employed (contratista) and setting up a formal corporation.
• Curated Business Connections & Vetted Professional Network:
  • Direct Introduction: Leverage our network with a direct introduction to two (2) of our vetted, bilingual partners:
    1. A Corporate Accountant for tax setup and financial planning.
    2. A Business Setup Lawyer specializing in contracts or commercial registration.

III. Strategic Relocation & Market Entry

• The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Relocation Tour (Full Day):
  • A private, full-day tour strategically focused on your business needs:
    • Neighborhoods for Networking: Visits to key business districts and co-working hubs known for hosting entrepreneurs and startups.
    • Operational Logistics: Scouting potential office space or small commercial units (if needed) and assessing critical infrastructure (internet speed, accessibility).
    • Includes a complimentary executive lunch at a central business district location.
• Executive Housing Orientation:
  • Expert guidance on securing comfortable, secure, and well-connected short-term housing suitable for a traveling professional, with a focus on areas known for secure, high-speed fiber internet access.