Crypto tax in Colombia

Crypto gains are generally taxed as ordinary income, with possible 15% capital gains treatment after 2 years.

Short-term rate

39%

Long-term rate

15%

Treatment

Taxed as income

Currency

COP

How Colombia taxes crypto

Colombia does not have a separate cryptocurrency tax code, so digital assets are generally taxed under existing tax rules. For individuals, gains from frequent trading or shorter-term disposals are commonly treated as ordinary income and can be taxed at progressive rates up to 39%. If a crypto asset is held for more than two years, the gain may qualify for capital gains treatment at 15%. Crypto holdings may also need to be reported as part of annual net worth and income disclosures, and tax authority oversight has increased with new reporting requirements.

The long-term rate applies once you have held for more than 24 months.

A 10,000 COP gain, settled

Headline rate applied to the whole gain · allowances and brackets ignored

Held	Rate	Taken	Kept
Short-term	39%	3,900	6,100
Long-term	15%	1,500	8,500

This is the arithmetic the app runs on your device. Real liability depends on your residency, income, allowances and how the authority classifies your activity. Treat it as an estimate and check with a qualified adviser before you act.

Elsewhere in South America

Jurisdiction	Short-term	Long-term
El Salvador	—	—
Paraguay	10%	10%
Uruguay	12%	12%
Argentina	15%	15%
Brazil	17.5%	17.5%

Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology