02. International Investment Agreements & Trade Treaties

Colombia, in its undeniable international relations and development, has signed various treaties, conventions and other international instruments that help break down cross-border barriers and improve competition within the global context. Our country currently has:

• 18 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries, which encourage trade relations between States through preferential measures in terms of tariffs, investment protection, expropriation and/or discriminatory measures, among others.
• 21 Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with countries around the world*, which aim to increase trade flow between contracting States by eliminating tax barriers.
• International Investment Agreements (IIAs) are instruments designed to create and promote a favorable investment climate among contracting states. They aim to strengthen diplomatic ties and establish mechanisms for dispute resolution. Unlike Double Tax Agreements (DTAs), IIAs do not address tax matters, allowing contracting states to maintain their autonomy in this area.

To learn more about all these international instruments, as well as the countries with which Colombia has ratified them, we invite you to download and consult the complete chapter on International Investment Agreements and Trade Treaties.

*The DTAs with Luxembourg, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Uruguay have not yet entered into force.

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